Tide Washing Machine Cleaner

Used to love the clean smell left behind. No more nice scent. Will have to buy something else - why spend the money if it doesn’t smell good?

Tide has been by HE go-to cleaner for years. Today I performed my routine cleaning cycle and was faced with excess sudds error codes. The machine was completely filled with sudds. It was quite an effort to remove the sudds and clean the machine. I am now left with multiple Tide cleaning packets at great personal expense. Be ware Tide has changed the formulation and excess sudds will render you HE machine useless.

This was my go to washing machine cleaner. No other product on the market could do what the tide product could do. Something has changed in the formulation and I don’t know longer can count on this being a quality product. I’ve run through three cycles using the new formulation and my washing machine still does not smell clean or fresh. Are used to open the packet and smell a strong and pleasant odor that would then be present after the washing machine was cleaned. Now there is no odor when I open the packet and my machine still has hint of mildew smell. Soooo disappointed. I stocked up on this product with 5 boxes and now they seem like a waste. I ended up just running diluted bleach through the machine to get it back to smelling clean.

Our washing machine starting smelling bad and causing an odor throughout the entire house after my husband purchased & started using non-HE detergent by accident. One use of Tide Washing Machine Cleaner in a hot water cycle knocked out the smell completely. This is well worth the price. I will definitely purchase this product again. I highly recommend it!

I used this in my front loader today and the smell is unbearable! It’s the middle of winter and we have the window open in the laundry room with a fan hopefully blowing the smell out! Hopefully we can sleeping our room tonight which is next to the laundry room!

It is a cleaner. There may be other cleaners that are better. I do recommend this product but only on a half recommendation it’s fairly affordable and inexpensive. Not exactly sure how it works.

It works. I have had issues with certain clothing and towel items not getting funky odors out no matter how many times you wash them. So I looked into cleaning the washing machine. I purchased this and then did a load of laundry with the funky smelly items and the smells are gone! Problem solved. The machine needed a good cleaning and Tide did the trick!

I don't like the new and improved smell. With the older version you could smell it through the whole house. I can't smell this at all. This was the main reason I bought this product.

My HE Front load machine is filled with suds. This is my first time using Tide Washing Machine Cleaner. Anyone have this issue? Will a “clean” be less sudsy next time? Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Pouches 3Ct Affordable.

I used this at least twice a month. With two football players in the house, I do lots of laundry. Everything was great UNTIL they changed the scent. Now I cannot use it because I am allergic to flowery scents and that’s what they changed it to, It used to be a magnificent clean smell. I am begging Tide to either offer both scents or go back to the old scent. Or like a review said above do a free and clear. However, the original was perfect. Tide, you all have any of the old ones send them my way!! It really is a great product for my poor washer that goes non-stop.

I love powdered tide so had HUGE hopes for this machine cleaner. I had nothing else in the drum and it was absolutely filled with suds. Had to stay home the entire process to make sure it didn’t start overflowing. Will not be using again.

I have used Tide Washing machine cleaner for many years and loved the cleaning abilities. Unfortunately they have taken the fresh s clean scent out of it and I really miss it . It basically deodorizer my whole house with a clean fresh smell. I wish Tide had made an unscented option instead of changing the one that worked so well. Disappointing for me. I will try and find a new product.

The old product worked great and smelled very clean. The new product makes so much suds I have to run the rinse cycle twice afterward to get it all out of my machine. Very frustrating.

I would recommend this product ONLY if the instructions stated using half the pouch, OR the pouches were smaller. I had to run four cycles to get rid of all the suds. I like the lack of smell that the old product had

My washer manufacturer prefers to use another washing machine cleaner, but I wanted to try this TIDE Washing Machine Cleaner. It seems to have worked ok, but it's in a powder form rather than a tablet like the other one that I use. The tablet appears to be more accessible, and I'm not big on using powder in the washing machine. As far as cleaning goes, I think they both do a decent job. This product does come in a tablet form; maybe I will try that one. The price seems comparable for this type of product. This is a decent product, but next time I will try the tablets, but that's just a personal preference.

So I showed what I normally use to wash clothes in my picture but I just tried this washing machine cleaner recently. Maybe it’s just me but I didn’t notice much of a difference. Smells just like my laundry soap. I don’t think I’d purchase this again, but I like the idea and might consider a different brand.

Used this product in our front load washer, after using competitors product previously. The machine filled with foam so full it pushed out the fabric softener dispenser and even came out of the top cover. Foam all over the floor and under the washer. Sent a note to Tide and they said it wasn't P

Worked great! I did not find smell overwhelming nor offensive. Will definitely use as part of regular cleaning routine.

Why are you having your consumers phone YOUR manufacturer? Isn't that your job for quality control? Isn't your job to respond and hopefully resolve the issues?

Old product worked fine even with what I thought was a pleasant fragrance. The new and improved product has no odor, however it sent my machine into a suds cycle (which takes an additional 2hrs) Contacted lg: told to not use entire pouch

I have used this product for over a year and haven’t had any issues until today. It filled my front load washing machine with suds which has never happened before. It’s almost like the packet was filled with regular soap detergent instead of the washing machine cleaner. It also smelt different than the washing machine cleaner. It took a long time to get the suds out of the machine.

This is a great product for keeping the inside of my washing machine clean. I use it about once a month to get the grime out where I can’t clean myself. It’s a bit pricey, but worth it for keeping the machine clean.

We clean our washing machine every month. This seems to do an okay job for washing machine cleaning. Seems to be comparable to other brands. A bit expensive.

I thought I’d try this, seeing that I only use Tide detergent. I am not at all impressed. I checked my machine mid cycle to find suds all over the floor and coming out of my dispenser drawer. I hope the suds isn’t going to ruin the motherboard circuit in my machine ! I will definitely will not be purchasing this again.

I love this to use on my washer. It thoroughly cleans and sanitizes my washing machine. It comes in powder form and u put it inside the washer. Good cleanser for washing machine.

I didn’t realize how important these cleaners are until there is a problem! They work well to clean your front loading washer. I try to use once a month to keep the funk from building up. Good product.

Love this comes with few packs in box leaves washer smelling clean and fresh. Cleans front load

I use Tide Washing Machine Cleaner at least twice a month to keep my Washer clean, especially after cleaning washable rugs in my washer.

I used this brand as I couldn't find any of the brand recommended by my washer manufacturer. I made a terrible mistake! I returned to the laundry room mid cleaning cycle and the entire room was filled with suds. This product filled my entire front load washer full of bubbles to the point that it was leaking out from the closed door, and up through the soap dispenser tray. I even saw some water and bubbles coming from under the washer. It was like a scene from a sitcom, except it wasn't at all funny to have to clean it up. The package says it is for HE front load washers, but I do not recommend anyone else try this.

I dont know and i cant believe such a name brand name company make this product, guys whats wrong with your quality control people??? I used this to clean my LG washing machine and i have to leave the house for atleast few hours due To chemical smell, it cleans the machine however the smell is unbearable and definifely very strong. Now i am scare to wash my babys clothing and worrying about this chemical smell. I feel like throw up and nousea. Took an advil to feel better. But basement is smell so badly where my laundry located. do not buy this. I followed all instructions on label but still smells horrible.

My machine did not smell bad at all but wanted to run a cleaner through it to break down any hidden grime etc. I have used tide for years and assumed that this product would clean and leave a nice mild tide smell behind. Wrong! I opened my machine door after using this cleaner and took a sniff and almost passed out. It is so strong and chemical smelling that I genuinely fear what kind of fumes I am inhaling because I am trapped in my apartment with this horrible thing! I have run clean cycles, sanitary cycles, steam cycles, regular laundry, vinegar and baking soda just to try and get the smell to go down. I am now stuck with my bathroom and kitchen fans on all day and night to suck the air out of my condo. I have a hepa filter running 24/7 and have had to relocate my pet birds until I can figure out how to undo this damage. Never ever use this in your machine unless it is in your garage or a separate house far away from where you live. It has been weeks and the smell has not gone anywhere. I wish I had read a review before buying this but I picked it up in a grocery store and assumed it would have the same level of quality that regular tide detergent has. I am worried that my washer is ruined now. The smell will not die!

It does not disclose on the package how STRONG the Tide scent is!!!! I thought it was just a machine cleaner & was not expecting it to have a fragrance. I’m extremely sensitive to scents and this made my throat itch! Now I have two more packages I can’t use. Wish I could get my money back!!!

The horrific stench filled the house and I've been running empty loads with detergent through it, trying to get it minimized. I'm pretty sure this is what toxic waste smells like. I've got fans blowing it out the windows, although I am worried what it will do to the birds in the neighbourhood. This is disgusting. I'm afraid to put my laundry into the machine. The remaining packages will go to recycling and let them deal with the contents. The first test load will be with an old towel just in case it ruins it with stench and goodness knows what? I'm afraid to even put my hands in, what the heck does this do to a person's skin let alone the environment after it washes away????

I can't comment as to the ability to clean, but it will infuse your washer with a disgusting strong perfume scent. I had to use another cleaner to de-scent it before I would let it touch my clothes.

This product is not good. It just coats the machine with perfume. Terrible.

I was expecting to be hit by a strong cleaning odour when I opened the door. Only a very faint smell & that was before I ran the extra rinse cycle as instructed.

made the tub look pretty clean and left a strong scent, after cleaning the washer, i did some loads and noticed the clothes smelled more like the cleaner instead of my detergent is that normal or bad?

Probably does a decent job of cleaning the machine, but the smell of the product lingers for days.

surprisingly amazing ! Yes, I really mean it . it's so easy to follow instructions and it did the job !! It's great not having to try to scrub the washer out by hand, not going to lie, I normally use baking soda with vinegar, and I have to close the door for a good half of day or whole day to get rid of the strong vinegar smell. it works wonders leaving our washing machine not only clean but smelling so good, even my son noticed it on our first try.

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner can be used on top loading and front loading machines to remove odour and residue on your machine. The box contains 3 separate samples. I have a front loading washing machine that can get smelly and dirty quickly. When I used the product, it took away any gross odour and left behind a nicer scent. However the fragrance was too strong. It did leave it shinier than before. I don't think it's worth the price for 3 uses.

This product was used on a workplace washing machine that regularly sees coveralls soaked with grease and jet fuel. The Tide Washing machine cleaner packet helped to rinse away the film that had built up and eliminated all the grease and fuel odors that had built up. Would have no hesitations now about washing uniforms in this very same washing machine

Before using this I never really knew the Benitez's of using a washing machine cleaner. I just figured that the detergent would keep my machine clean. I started to notice a musty smell in my washing machine so I was very happy to try this product out. After just one use I already noticed a difference. The smell is a lot less noticeable and I'm hoping with continued use of this product it will just keep getting better. I did notice that it had more of a chemical smell to it so I would love to see that improved. Maybe a little lemon scent.

I live in a rental home and often, like my home, rentals come with a washer and dryer. I pride myself on keeping my space clean. I often worry about using a washer which many others have used. I like the idea of thos product. I'm not sure pf the exact results. But ir gives me peace of mind. I probably will repurchase.

One of my biggest pet peeves is going to wash your clothes in something that isn't clean- it just doesnt make sense! This Tide Washing Machine cleaner is pricy but a must have on everyones cleaning list. Its very easy to use, and requires no work to yield great results. It wont remove dirt/grime from around the edge of the washer but the inside (and important parts) will be shiny and clean. I love that this product doesnt have to be used all the time- only when needed. Think of how often we clean our beds, floors, bathrooms etc. Now imagine if you've never cleaned your washing machine? Time to grab some Tide Washing Machine cleaner and fix that!

I really liked the Tide Washing Machine cleaner. The package was easy to open and really didn't smell like anything. I found that it neutralized the funky front loader smells and took grime out of the drum seal areas. Only drawback I found was the price. It was a bit hefty for a 3 pack, costing more than regular detergent. As long as you don't do that often, it's doable.

I had great expectations of the Tide washing machine cleaner. It for sure makes the tub smell nicer but does not seem to get the grime out of the eashing machine tub out. For example the plastic ring is not coming out as clean as it does with the competitors's product. So for that reason I am not giving a 5 star review.

I just cleaned my top loading washing machine with Tide washing machine cleaner. It smelled so good while it was cleaning. It smelled like original Tide. My washer also smelled great after the cleaning. I think my clothes come out looking and smelling better since I cleaned it. I would recommend this to everyone.

I have used this product before but I wanted to try it out again as the packaging says that it's a super odor and residue remover. I have front load washer HE grade and this product is made for HE washing machines front and top load. After using it I would sum it up this way; Pros; 1- it does remove odor. 2- gave shine to the washer drum Cons; 1- looked bit pricey to me after seeing the result 2- did not do good job in removing residue I would recommend it if u want a odor free shiny drum.

I was unaware of the existence of a product like Tide Washing Machine Cleaner. To maintain its cleanliness, my dishwasher gets a deep-clean every now and then. Until I used Tide Washing Machine Cleaner, my washing machine has never received this sort of treatment - and that equates to over a decade! Tide Washing Machine Cleaner is simple to use: set the washing machine to hot water wash mode, pour in a pouch of the cleaner, and you're done. My washing machine is now happier, as since being 'bathed' for the very first time, it is now cleaner and fresher smelling. It will continue to receive its regular 'luxury' cleaning from this point on. Tide Washing Machine Cleaner is great for those who take pride in maintaining their major household appliances, such as their washing machines, in this case. I recommend this product for those who wish to maintain a higher standard of cleanliness for their washing machines.

I have the opportunity to try Tide washing machine cleaner. This product was really easy to use, just cut the top off and pour the whole package into your washing machine! We've had problems in the past with odours in our machine, so I was excited to see if this would help with the problem. It did leave it smelling fresh. Will be interested to see how long that lasts. I'm not sure if I would use it as frequently as suggested on the box (i.e., every month). But the price was very reasonable.

Prior to use I was sceptical that this would make a difference. I put the Tide Washing Machine Cleaner in my machine. Turned it on with a regular setting & hot water. I cannot believe how clean the inside of my machine looks. The drum of my machine looks brand new. I did notice that there are still some dark spots/residue in the rubber at the front but my machine smells much cleaner. I plan to use again in 1 week as suggested on the box. I will be buying this again!

This is good if you have a foul odour in your washer from buildup. It is designed to remove soil, mineral and detergent residue that builds up in your washer over time. It is designed to dissolve deposits that may be causing odors and get to the source. It is easy to use, you just dump the package of powder into the tub and put the machine on a normal cycle. My washer had a very slight fragrance to it but mostly just smelled clean. I would probably use again if odour started to build up and cause a smell in my machine.

I received a sample of Tide Washing Machine Cleaner about 6 months ago and have been hooked ever since. I am a Tide loyalist and trust this brand. I used it on my front load washer to remove the mildue smell. After running it I was surprised that the rubber seals seamed to be clean and free of mildue spots. My front load washer broke down a few months ago and now I have a top load machine. I am looking forward to using this in my top load and hope it keeps it clean for a very long time. Preventative maintenance I say.

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner does its job in cleaning the washing machine and maintaining it clean after use. I was skeptical of the product, but to my surprise it did the trick in removing the smell from HE washing machine. I will be buying this again in the future to clean my washing machine. It also does not damage the machine as it is designed for it. I highly recommend this product.

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner works great. We moved into a new home and there was a strong detergent fragrance in the washing machine from the previous owner. I used this washing machine cleaner and not only did it clean the washing machine but it also got rid of the fragrance. I would recommend this product.

I tryed the Tide cleaning machine and the result is Wow ! Tide penetrates into your machine to break up dirt and residues.Specially formulated to dissolve slowly throughout the entire hot wash cycle. Designed to clean inside all machines. Very easy to use . Yes I recommend this product if you keep your washing machine long time!

As a mom who is constantly washing cloth diapers this product is wonderful! Just add a package to the largest hottest cycle and you are done. The washing machine is being cleaned and the musty smell that can happen is disappearing. And you only need to do it once a month! Such a great product and so simple to use.

Sorry Tide! I don't think that I have come across a Tide product that I did not like until this wash machine cleaner. Up to this point in my life, I have never felt the need to clean my wash machine with any thing other than vinegar, but as it was made by Tide I thought I would give this a try The product itself is easy enough to use, just dump it in the drum and run a cycle on hot. After the cycle had ended I opened the wash machine to this awful smell. It smelled just like that toilet bowl cleaner that I hated. It was so bad! I ran a load of towels through after the cleaner and the towels stink as well. I have washed the towels 3 times now using lots of detergent and vinegar and the smell is almost gone! Would not recommend this or ever buy it again!

We have a high efficiency washing machine... even though I leave the door open and the container for soap open after I've run the washer, it still gets to smelling dank and musty. I can run the four hour cleaning cycle for my washer but with no cleaning agent, I'm never quite sure how clean it is. With this, I feel more confident that it's clean and any soap residue buildup has been cleaned away after just an hour.... so I like that there is much shorter clean time as compared to what my washing machine offers. It doesn't necessarily leave any sort of scent, but I figure a washing machine shouldn't necessarily "smell" like anything when it's actually clean. It does say to pour the cleaning material directly in to the tub, not up in the spot where the liquid detergent and softener goes... so I'm not positive how much cleaner it gets. Overall though, I think I would use it again!

I had not washed my washing machine for a very long time and my clothes were coming out not smelling as fresh as they should. I used one packet of the Tide Washing Machine Cleaner in a hot cycle. My washing machine now smells very clean, I just have to leave the door open to keep it fresh. I used it for a front loading machine but I believe it works for all types of machine. i recommend it for all those with washing machines for a regular maintenance.

This is a great , easy to use product especially for someone like me , who does a lot of laundry. We use the washer several times a week, so it can get a bit smelly ! It is used just as you would detergent. It leaves the machine smelling fresh and clean. I have used bleach in the past, this is easier and I don't like using bleach as it can spill and I hate the smell of bleach .

I live in a rental with a fairly old washing machine that didn't smell but that I've always felt should be, well, cleaner. Enter Tide Washing Machine Cleaner! I ran it through a normal cycle with hot water (as recommended) and it left the inside of my machine looking pristine. Will definitely keep it up on a monthly basis!

I used to clean my washing machine the old traditional way where it uses vinegar, baking soda, and few more ingredients that is time consuming and costly. It was a relief when I found out this tide washing machine cleaner is available in the market! It's very simple to use and one package has everything you need. It saved my time gathering all those ingredients and I trust the formula from tide that it cleans well. My washing machine smells fresh after use, and I am glad that it was so easy to just pout and let it run. I recommend this product to everyone, especially if you have sensitive skin, young kids, and/or senior at home. It is very important to keep your washing machine clean before you clean your laundry.

Tide washing machine cleaner is fantastic! It smells Amazing after use. I've been looking for a cleaner for my front leader and this works great! Very convenient in a one time use sachet. Wish the box had more sachets but otherwise no complaints only good things for my new discovery of washing machine cleaner that I don't have to make myself.

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner offers Superior odor & residue removal. All those whose washing machine has stinking smell should use this cleaner. I used one pouch and followed all instructions mentioned on the package. After the use Machine was clean and had a very good smell. Now I do not get any bad odor from my washed loads. I strongly recommend Tide washing machine cleaner to all who have bad smelled washing machines.

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner is a great product. I absolutely love the strong smell to it. It smells so good that it makes me want to buy all things Tide. It really seems like it gets the job done. I have actually purchased this quite a few times over the years. The only reason that I didn't rate them a 5 was because I think they're a bit too pricey.

Great product. Made my washing machine smell great. Clothes smell more fresher. Definitely would recommend. Definitely would buy. Give it five stars. The foul odour from the water moisture has gone. Also helped clean my washing machine tub. A great product. I did not find any drawbacks. Just found it a little more expensive. But it's worth the cost.

I moved into my apartment last year and was never fully happy with the condition of the unit's washing machine. It didn't seem very clean and despite cleaning the surface as much as possible I didn't feel totally comfortable washing my clothes in it. Tide's washing machine cleaner pouches were easy to use and left my washing machine smelling significantly better. I keep the box sealed in a plastic bag because there is a strong chemical smell despite the product being sealed in individual pouches! This is my one complaint about the product.

I have an extra large washing machine and with a big family, I do laundry almost every day. I also have big dogs so there is an accumulation of dirt, dust and hair in every crack. I tried the Tide washing machine cleaner and noticed a difference right away. The cleaner helped with the smell and some of the dirt, hair and stains seem to have disappeared. I am going to use this product every week like recommended and then once a month afterwards to keep my washer clean. Happy with this product.

This product is easy to use and the instructions are clear. My washer (in the house when we moved in) did have a strong musty/mold smell. After using Tide Washing Machine Cleaner, I don't smell that any more. The scent of the cleaner was VERY strong and actually a bit overwhelming. I had to have the room vent on for over a day to clear it out so the scent wouldn't give me a headache. I would suggest decreasing the scent so it's not so overwhelming.

I found this product made no significant difference to the "smell" in my washer. I also found it to be very expensive for what it was. The product itself was easy enough to use, however, I could not honestly recommend it to anyone else as it was neither cost-effective nor did it make any difference as it claimed.

I have been looking for a quick an easy way to clean my washing machine and get rid of odour. Tide washing machine cleaner does exactly that. It is super easy to use, you empty one packet directly into the washer and run it empty for one cycle. My machine was left shiny and clean and smelling great!

This is the first washing machine cleaner I have tried in my 2 year old machine. It completely took the musty smell out of my machine after one packet/cycle. The only thing I didn't like about this product is the scent. To me it had a chemical like smell it would be awesome if it came in a different chest like lemon! This is why I only gave it 4 stars.

I am very impressed with this product. I have a self clean on my washing machine. I a package in and it clean my machine. I look like a new machine. I don't think there is a lot of products out there that do the same. If you are looking for something to keep your washing machine clean this is the product to have.

I used to have washer odour problems but was able to take care of this using bleach and extra water cycle to prevent excess buildup of detergent. After trying this product I found it leaves a pretty strong smell in the washer (not unpleasant but strong) and it didn't really remove water residue on the clear washer door. Three stars--works but may as well just use regular bleach with washer cleaning cycle.

The Tide Washing Machine cleaner is OK. I was very curious to see if this was any different than using regular detergent no weekly. Well it certainly made the drum of my washing machine cleaner .It is gleaming white . As for anything it else it claims to do its a judgement call . It has a very powerful scent when being used which was not particularly enjoyable but I will continue to use the rest of the packages to further review this product .

I have to start by saying that I keep my washer quite clean and there is not any build up per se or residue that I was concerned about; however, I was excited to have the opportunity to try this product because I love Tide and wanted to see if it could freshen up my washing machine! It works great. I love the light but fresh smell it leaves behind.

Tide washing machine cleaner is compatible both for a top load and front load machine which is nice. I used mine in a front load. I found it did remove the door in the machine but not any differently than vinegar and water would do. The washer also looks a bit on the shiny side but nothing to write home about. I still have build up around the doors and even wiped them down before starting the wash with the cleaner. I do not find tide washer machine cleaner to be a superior odor and residual remover.

Simply empty the packet into your machine and run on a hot water wash. A simple solution to that nasty odour and soap scum buildup we all get in our washing machine. I was pleased to find that the scum that collects on the holes in the drum was gone! I usually have to scrub with a brush even after using a washing machine cleaner to remove all of the gunk. I was left with a fresh, clean smelling machine but not an over-powering scent. Worked much better than the last brand of washing machine cleaner I tried. I will be sticking with Tide from now on!

Just used Tide Washing Machine cleaner for the first time. Had often seen it in store and was curious. Noticed from time to time, the smell coming from my washing machine so I finally decided to give it a try. Since I have used it, my washer is a lot cleaner looking and I have to say it smells MUCH better. Looks like it does, exactly what it claims to do. My only issue with it (and why I gave it 4 stars) is the scent is too strong for me. I would recommend this product to others.

Effective at cleaning washing machines, and leaves it smelling very strong and nice. Takes a few washes to get the strong smell out but i find it to be very effective at keeping my machine clean. It doesnt smell so good sometimes and im glad there is this product available to have it smelling clean again.

Tide washing machine cleaner promises to remove odor and residue and it does exactly that. The instructions are very simple and I like that just the right amount is in each pouch. I have been using this product for a couple years but I recently rediscoverd it when I accidentally forgot the clothes in the machine and it just smelled horrid. My washing machine is a front load and I found that not only the smell was gone after using this but it also cleaned the rubber part which collects a lot of grime. The only gripe I have is that the afterward tide smell is very strong and I do not have windows in my laundry room so I have to shut that door and keep the vent on for a few hours. It's a small negative when I think of the effectiveness. I would recommend this to anyone who owns a washing machine.

Okay. I'm obsessed with this product after one use. You don't realize how dirty your washing machine is until you smell it clean!!! I put this powder in and I admit , I was skeptical. I've tried the puck type products in the past and they clunk around in the machine until they dissolve. 1. It's annoying. 2. They didn't really make my machine smell any better. Once I set my cycle and left this to do its job, all of a sudden I could smell the cleaner throughout the basement, and not in bad way. Everything smelled SO fresh. When it was done, my washing machine was shiny and clean. I will use again. 10/10!

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner does exactly what it says it will do. It cleans your washing machine. Free of dirt, grime and odor. My washing machine is Avery old model and always has a funky and horrible smell. I have tried other ways to get rid of it without results. This product is simple to use. Just open one of the five convenient packages and pour it into your washer. Run a cycle on hot and it works great. I would recommend this product.

I have never heard about something like this before but I am so glad to have run across this on Shopper Army. I love this washing machine cleaner. I rent a washing machine so who knows how many years of built up gunk there is in it! I feel so great being able to wash the machine and get it as clean as possible, clean out lint,etc. I will definitely be using it more often as I find some of our clothes still used to smell mildewy and now it is much better.

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner is great product in the market. Its really good in cleaning all dirt and minor particles that stick to sides of washing machine. Its odour is also impressive. Its somewhat expensive. It would be great if its price is low. Its good product than competitors. I recommend it to all friends and family.

I LOVE tide washing machine cleaner. I'm on well water and I have two teenagers and a dog, so my machine needs all the help it can get. Tide washing machine cleaner does the trick. It makes the machine look AND smell cleaner. I just wish the fresh, disinfected smell lasted longer than a wash or two but other than that I'm impressed. It's easy to use, toss it in the tub and turn the dial to clean. Done ✅ I highly recommend, it's worth it.

I loved seeing this new Washing machine cleaner product by Tide because it's so much work to clean up the residue in your washing machine the old fashion way with vinegar and bleach and do the cycle several times! These perfect size pouches are great to just drop in, and run a regular hot cycle. I didn't mind running it hot because we never run our washer on hot so I didn't feel like it was an over use of hot water. I also love how well it left my washer smelling and shiney clean!! I would definitely recommend these and am so glad I received a mission from shopper army to try these at a discount!

I do laundry pretty much everyday. I don't want to keep smelly laundries for days. Even though I always keep the washer door opens, still stinks after that. I try baking powder and vinegar method all the time, I can still smell. I love the tide wash8ng machine cleaner because it smells so nice and fresh after use. Even my laundry smells so good too.

I am reviewing the tide washing machine cleaner pouches. I am a true believer in using a washing machine cleaner to keep any grossness out of where you clean your clothes. This is a very strong cleaner i have a two storey house and smell it in the wash from upstairs. It does go away from washing machine after a clothes wash so its not horrible. It does deoderize your machine very well so im guessing thats why. I highly reccomend if you want to keep your machine clean on the inside its very effective.

I've had my washing machine for about 4 years and have to admit that I have done nothing more then wipe it clean. This was the first time I've used a product made specifically for this purpose. I was starting to notice things didn't smell quite as fresh so this was an ideal time to try it. It was easy to use, just throw it in and run a hot water cycle. The stainless steel drum looked sparkling clean and there was definitely a fresher smell. I found the smell fresh but a bit overwhelming however after doing a load of laundry with a scented laundry product the smell had lessened and my machine ran efficiently.

Excellent product all in all. The directions were a bit confusing as it could of showed a picture of where to place the soap. Figured it out by watching a video. Wonderful smell! It did the job to clean our machine. Can't wait to continue using and will purchase again in the future! My whole house smelt magical and like a flower garden- no complaints there!

I have a front-load washing machine, so dirt and detergent residue tend to accumulate in the rubber. Unfortunately, this product fails to clean that part of the washer even if I followed the instructions: run washer on normal cycle and select the hot water setting. This is why, I don't recommend this product for those who have a front-load washing machine like me.

I usually use a competing brand of washing machine cleaner, but was excited to learn that Tide also makes a competing product. I gave it a try and found that it was very effective in cleaning and deodorizing my washing machine. I think it works as advertised and would recommend it. The only potential negative is that it does have a bit of a strong scent, but that does not bother me so I was fine with it. I will be using this product in the future.

I recently purchased the tide washing machine cleaner pouches, I tried them right away in my washing machine and was very impressed I had never used a similar product and afterwards my washing machine smelled fresh and clean as opposed to damp and dingy which is how it usually smells after doing a load of laundry

The Tide Washing machine cleaner pouches work great. The pouch is easy to cut open and the powder/crystals pour out nicely into the machine. I found that after my machine ran it's cycle of cleaning with this product the 'gunk' that was built up was removed and it smelled nice and clean. I would recommend the Tide washing machine cleaner to anyone's who has a dirty or smelly washing machine. These are great and easy to use and work!

I was very happy to receive this mission. I had noticed that my washing machine wasn't smelling too good and needed to do something about it. This worked like a charm. When I walked down the stairs after the cycle had finished, I could smell a delicious, clean smell. It was very easy to use and now my washing machine smells as good as it did when I first bought it.

Attention HE washing machine owners! The first time I purchased an HE washing machine it was a front loader. Horrible smell and mildew/mold build-up. The washer smelled, the clothing smelled - it was a $800 nightmare. I was kind of glad when it finally died after years of having to have the door open all of the time and cleaning that thing out. Now I have a top loader and along comes this product from a brand I trust for my washing machine! I am thrilled to have something to keep my washing machine clean. It doesn't leave a residue and I'm hopeful to keep my machine running cleanly and smoothly for many years.

This product will suffocate you in your house with a chemical/perfume smell. Best to use on a day where you can open ALL your windows for a few hours.

All bad experience. All the clothes have been washing over one month but still smell worse.

Bonjour, I felt the machine was cleaner but the result less great than with your competitor. The smell like other reviews is too strong. I was surprise that it was still in my home for soo long. If you could make this product without the strong scent. Would be much better, I will definitely go back purchasing the other product.

I absolutely love this product. I use it faithfully to clean my machine.

I was surprised as to how strong the scent of the cleaner is. Not sure which is more offensive. A smelly washing machine or this product. Takes days for the strong scent to leave my home. Is there no other way to remove odor than to mask it with another!. The product itself is great. Just remove the strong scent.

Smell is too offensive, much more offensive than your competitors with not much difference in price. In this day and age you should be able to come up with a better product. We all live in enclosed environments and this smell permeates everything,

Disappointed with the scent.....it still has a strong odor when you enter the laundry room the next day...now the problem is how to get ride of it...sorry that I purchased it instead of another brand and am now out of pocket the cost of the product and still have 2 remaining packs that I will not use

I used the cleaner as instructed in my washing machine's use and care guide. I removed the "main wash - liquid only" cup from the dispenser before adding the cleaner. I ran the Clean Washer cycle and followed with a Rinse cycle. The result - the washing machine is odour free - there was no residue left in the dispenser - a coating that had developed on the inside of the door glass due to my use of hard water was cleared, leaving the glass sparkling clean - a discolouration on the door gasket was removed. The first load of laundry washed following the cleaning was clean, with no hint of discolouration, and was free of the odour that accompanies use of the cleaner. One word of advice - use of the cleaner is accompanied by a pungent odour, turn on your exhaust fan and close the laundry room door to prevent the smell permeating your house.

I purchased this product for the first time and followed instructions to a T, I put it through a regular cycle of Hot water and cold rince as it says to. About an hour after it was finished its cycle I started a cycle of whites and when those whites were finished washing and rincing and spinning I removed them from the machine and they were PINK. How in the world did this happen? I only had whites in the machine nothing in the machine was red or blue or black just pure white clothing but my clothes came out Pink. My son's very expensive Nike sweater was in that cycle and now it's Pink. I cannot replace this article of clothing and my son is fuming mad, does Tide want to replace this sweater? I will not use another Tide product again and that is all I ever use, not anymore, so upset and disappointed

We followed the directions on the package for a front loader, and put the contents in the dispenser. It has clogged up our machine. We had to scrape cleaner (which turned into dried gunk) out of the dispenser. We have run 3 washes to attempt to clear the gunk. I hope the gunk does not ruin our machine!

This product did not work for us. The first time we used it we used it once a month for 3 months. Next time we used the 3 pkgs in 3 separate washer loads on the same day and always with an empty washer. Used up a lot of hot water and electricity trying to get our machine clean, can still see scum. Maybe it depends on the washer, don't know, but I am not buying it again.

Had a coupon so thought I would try this product in my front loading washer. When I checked the detergent dispenser after the cycle was completed, there was still quite a bit of wet, gooey power left. Put the washer through another cycle and still not all gone. Finally just dug out the rest of it. It has also left way too much of a fragrance in my washer now. I have to use scent free products and now have to figure out how to get rid of this. I will go back to using Affresh, which does an excellent job and does not leave a perfume smell!

I have COPD and I was concerned with the strength of the smell especially after reading some reviews BUT there WASN'T a STRONG Perfume Scent like some had said!!!!! My Grandmother who has VERY BAD COPD among other health conditions actually reccommended it to Me before My Husband and I bought a new washer and I'm so happy She did. There WAS a clean type of smell BUT NOT a Perfume type of smell and I want to add that I have had BAD ALLERGIES and Asthma since I was born that is also aggrivated by a small hole in My Heart ( a Heart Murmur ) along with My COPD!!!!! Even on My Busiest days as a Mother of a 10 year old and an almost 13 year old which includes Laundry, Homework Sessions, Coaching My Son's Baseball, taking care of Our Home and cooking for 2 Hungry Young Boys AND a Husband before I even get time to think for Myself, I should be MORE out of breath than I could ever imagine making a SCENTED Product even harder on Me BUT THIS Product once again ISN'T as strong as some say!! The problem I have with Reviews that say this is that some are a lot more sensitive than others SO IF there's ONE THING We can all learn from, it's that there are a lot of variations when it comes to Reviews of any and all scented products!! My Personal thought is MAYBE Tide coming up with some sort of a Scent Sesitivity Scale to better equipt a Buyer who has SOME sensitivities BUT STILL enjoys a nice fresh, clean but LIGHT scent.....Especially in Their Laundry, like Me!!!!! Just a thought..... My bottom line is that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this Product and I will continue to use it!!!!! I use it ONCE a month during more active months with more SPORTS Laundry being done and USUALLY Twice ( every other month ) during the Winter months!! SO Hopefully, for FIRST TIME BUYERS, that will give You a better view on how much YOU might need/want to use it depending on Your Life Style and how much/often You do Laundry!!

Looking at previous review, the gloppy mess was not only me... My main frustration... You look at the packet, it reads "for a front load washing machine - pour 1 pouch of tide Washing Machine Cleaner into your detergent dispenser drawer." HOWEVER, the box reads, "For any washing machine - pour 1 pouch of Tide Washing Machine Cleaner directly into your washer tub" If you look at the photos on the box and the packet, they are different!!! So Tide... Which one is it? Sounds like the proper instructions would have been more beneficial to your product if they read the same thing.

It is a great product. The scent is a bit strong but it removed the smell in my washer the first time I tried it. I have tried vinegar and bleach washes in the past but they did not do the job. Great product!

Loved this product, but the scent was too heavy. Can you make it without the perfume?

I recently used the Tide Washing Machine Cleaner and found that the perfume is a little much. I have COPD and can not use any product with a high volume of fragrance. After using this product I have to used a spray of vinegar & water to try to dispel all traces of it. Is there any way that this product can be produced without the perfume?

i used it for the first time yesterday in my front load washer machine and i loved it.it has a nice smell.it is all i am going to use now

I have tried this product twice now and it doesn't work. I have a front load washer and when I put the product in and let it go through its cycle I look into the soap dispenser and all the stuff is still there stuck to the bottom of the dispenser. I won't buy it again. The smell is still there.

i have a front loader and i use liquid laundry soap and as a matter of fact i used it today for the third time and it works really well do not have any thing bad to say about your product

For several years I struggled battling with keeping our washer smell at bay. I saw the commercial for the Tide Washing Machine Cleaner and decided to give it a try. IT WORKED!! I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Tide. Love you!!!

I have used three packages of tide cleaner in my HE washer and it has not taken the smell out. I used it multiple times thinking it was just really bad but it was a waste of my money. I will definitely not buy it again.

Thank you so much Tide, for this fantastic product. We were noticing that some of our clothes, especially our faceclothes had a horrible mildewy smell, and a very foul odor coming from our washing machine. We tried using vinegar and other home remedies, but nothing worked. Then I saw your commercial on TV and couldn't wait to purchase it. We are truly happy campers now, and will continue to use it, as our clothes and HE washing machine now smell wonderful, YAHOO!! I followed the simple instructions on the package, as it was so easy to use, and I have recommended it to many friends and relatives.

I followed directions for my front loader - poured product in dispenser, used hottest water - and the powder immediately solidified, clogged, and caused a flood. You seem to be full of great advice on how to use this product on this review page, but none of this information is on the box. I have drained what water I could from the top and re-filled it to a certain level with hot water - so far there has been no draining at all. I hope you have some ideas about how to remove this clog. If I have to call a repairman I will be even more angry than I am right now.

I had never heard of this product, but a friend had a sample package, I used it in my HE machine and was amazed at how well it works

I made sure to read all the "bad" reviews before using the product. I found two things that make this a successful product, hot water and removing the inner tray to accommodate powder. I was so concerned about the hot water requirement that I ran the hot water first to the laundry tub next to the washing machine. Front loaders use very little water and I was afraid that by the time the hot water got to the machine from the hot water tank it would not have heated sufficiently. Having said that, it worked as advertised. I only gave it 4 instead of 5 because I didn't care for the smell so I took the extra step of running the machine again with my regular detergent.

This product works great! Having the common sense to use the product correctly I found no issues at all with it! To bad others found it so difficult.

After experiencing a mildewy smell from our "clean" laundry I was excited to try this product to get rid of it. Followed the instructions to fill the front load, turned on the machine set for hot water and walked away expecting to find a clean machine! What I found was a glob of wet powder in the the dispenser. None of the product went through the machine and we had to scoop it out of the cup and wash the dispenser thoroughly. Greatly disappointed with product. If the powder doesn't dissolve (and it looks like you've received other complaints of this already)...maybe it should be liquid!!! Waste of money and still stuck with the mildewy problem!!!!

Was disappointed with the mess left in the soap despencer drawer. Even tried running it twice. I have used other brands that you throw the puck right inside the front loader and they leave a powdery resedue. Hope to find a front load cleaner that doesn't dissapoint.

Have used this product in my front load machine. It has done a good job for me. I have been looking to purchase more of the machine cleaner to maintain my machine but have been unable to find it. Has it been removed from the shelves? If it has been discontinued then it is a good product that will be missed. Please bring it back.

I too had the problem of finding a clump of goo in the detergent cup are of my front load washer after running the cleaner through my machine. Tide needs to rewrite their instructions to let people know that they need to remove the divider in the detergent area so that the powder can dissolve. If you normally only use liquid detergent, there is absolutely no way you would be expected to know you had to do this. I just wasted about $3 and had to deal with a yucky mess before I could do a load of wash. With Tide going to such lengths as to tell us where on the package to cut it open to use it (Cut Here -- DUH), it's ridiculous for them to leave out such a vital piece of instruction.

I have used up 2 packets from the box and both times I've ended up at the end of the wash cycle with a hard clump of cleaner stuck in my dispenser.An expensive waste of money and time! I don't have the choice of liquid/powder .There is no such direction for resolving this problem on the box.How do I get my money back? no receipt.

I was very dissapointed. It did not work well at all. I was left with a clump of goo in the dispenser. and I did not like the odor., Had to run it thru twice with hot water to get rid of the `clump`. and I did change the dispenser to the powder setting. Waste of money will not buy or ise again.

i was so excited to try this product , i have been a faithful tide user all my life.I just bought a brand new LG front loading washing machine and couldnt wait to try this. Tried 3 times with the same result, a wet powdered glob of soap left in my soap dispenser.What a mess. so unless you come out with a liquid machine cleaner I will not be wasting my hard earned money on this. Very Dissaponted what a waste.

I had an odor in my front load machine and bought this cleaner and now have a worse smell than before. Its a pungent smell. I will be running vinegar through the machine to see if I can get rid of the new smell. I read other reviews and can't believe what great result they got. After paying just about $10 for this I would not recommend it to anyone. Have been a faithful Tide user all my life.

This product is the only one we found that worked to get rid of the musty smell in our towels. Follow the directions and use once a month, and the towels don't stink any more. Thank you for the product!

Just have to say that after reading the reviews I was a little skeptical about this but I had to try it. We have a Samsung HE front loader and about 6 months after getting it the smell started. Even our towels were starting to get that mildew smell. We thought it was a problem with the machine so we had it serviced and the guy that came recommended these. After one package (used as directed) there is no smell and even more important, the towels smell great! After a week the smell still hadn't come back but I followed the directions and ran the next pack through and it its been 3 weeks now without the smell... Thank You!!

This product worked after the first try! My front loading washer had a terrible smell and all the products I tried befre this did not work at getting rid of the smell. Tide Washing Machine cleaner worked!!! I am very happy to recommend this product!!!

I have had a musty smell coming from the drum of my HE washer for years (because of a manufacture design flaw). I use bleach when I wash my whites and even the bleach didn't get rid of the smell. I've been using the Tide Machine Cleaner for almost a year now and I love it. My only criticism is that sometimes the fragrance is a bit strong. I will most definitely continue to use this product.

I have purchased other washer cleaners cost wise Tide is better I removed the resivor like instructed on the directions. Used the hot normal cycyle my washer doesn't have that odor anymore I use it once a month, no more smelly washer or clothes!

My washing machine smelled musty and no matter what detergent I used my clothes also carried the musty smell. I used one pkg according to directions and it worked but didn't last long. With the 2 remaining pkgs, I have been putting a little in each load of laundry with my regular detergent and softener and find it works great and no more musty smell on my clothes.....just wish it was a bit cheaper....

Love the brand but very ticked with what it did to my washer. Didn't disolve at all,huge chunk of crud left in reservoir. Concerned about washing my kids clothes, hoping nothing irritates their skin. Nice smell in my basement , I can smell it everywhere in my house. Wouldn't expect this from a name like Tide.

This product appears to hide the real smelly washer problem with an over abundance of fragrance. It is so strong I can smell it upstairs and the washer is in the basement

It's a huge mess. I don't think it doesn't even work. Don't waste your money.

I tried this product once and I will never buy it again..It plugged up my detergent spout,and was a terrible mess.

This product works well, smells great but when following the instructions on how to use it, I found that when it runs through the whole cycle it leaves a large amount of caked on soap. In order to wash a load of laundry after using the cleaner, everything needs to be washed out because one cannot proceed to place the soap in the dispenser.

My washing machine just shines and smells so nice after I have used it. Bit expensive but with a coupon it helps.I use it regularly!

I really did not like my new front loading washing machine because if you did not wipe it out after using and leave the door open to dry there was a terrible smell due to the way the water drains out and stands in the bottom, After using this product I no longer have this problem and a nice clean smelling washing machine , would absolutly recommend for all !!!

I have used this 3 times now. I don't use once a week, but maybe once a month. LOVE IT. Best thing ever. Wish I would have known about it much sooner. I would recommend to anyone owning a front loading washing machine. Cost does not matter when a product works so well.

We have a front load Maytag. We have had a 'Mildew' smell for a couple of years, it get better and it gets worse but it is, was always there. I used this cleaner and presto... nice clean smell. I used the powder setting on the dispenser and set the machine to hot (we always wash with cold setting) and it worked fine. I will give it some time and see. I may want more than three packets in a box...

I have used Tide products all my life, starting with my Mother. I think this product is excellent. I have had a bad smell coming from my washing machine, due to my water. My machine is a top loader. I used one morning and when I went to use the washing machine in the afternoon the smell was gone. Week later and there still is no smell. Plan on using this product once a month.

I used this tonight for the 1st time..would never use it again. I have a front load washer, put the powder in the proper cup, ran the cycle as indicated on the box. When the machine was done, I opened the cup and 90% of the product was still in the cup with water, and it was like cement. Then I opened the washer and the entire drum and door was covered with the powder pieces. My washer is brand new and only 2 months old. I am running a drum santization, and Tide better hope I have no other issues with the washer itself or I will be contacting you directly. I will never use this product again, and I still have 2 packages in the box. What a waste of my money and my time. \i just hope my washer will function correctly from this disgusting product.

I used this product one time. I followed the directions and when I looked in my machine afterwards, the rubber seal around the door had disintigrated and rubber bits were all over the machine. Also, it left an unpleasant sound. Needless to say, I won't use this again. I am disappointed as I had faith in the Tide Brand.

I love to use this product each month, no matter what, I leave the door of my washing machine open, wipe the door rings but it still needs that cleaner to keep things smelling fresh. The hardest thing about this product is finding it on the shelf in the store as it is usually sold out.

After using a front load washer for about 2 years, my towels started to smell like an old basement. I quickly found that it was the washing machine. I tried bleach to clean it out. It worked, but not for long. I also tried CLR and nothing. I tried "Affresh", another washing machine cleaner to no avail. I saw sor the first time the Tide cleaner and bought it. AMAZING. After only one "dose", my washer has never smelled so good. No residue in the tray either like others on this site said. I will always use Tide.

This product works great! If you have a front load machine make sure to take out the liquid detergent tray before you put the powder in the detergent spot. If the powder is put in the liquid detergent tray, not all of it will be used and you will be left with a gooey messy.

I have a Maytag High Efficiency front load washer. I was excited to find this product as I am a big purchaser of all things Tide and had tried several other products to deal with the bad smell in my washer,all with disapponiting reasults. Your product indicated that it was suitable for HE machines so I followed directions exactly and poured the package of cleaner into the detergent drawer. Ran the Normal cycle with hot water and anxiously awaited the results. When I opened the door of the machine I was greeted with a nice fresh smell but when I opened the detergent drawer I found half of the product still in the detergent draw- wet and gooey! So disappointing!! Coincidentally my sister had also used the product the day before using a Kenmore HE Front loader with the exact same results- half of the product was left in the drawer. What gives P&G? This is not like you! Unless you can provide a work-around I will not be using this product again

great product! there is a strong smell but I am glad there is a product out there to help take care of my washer!

Tide has really done a great job coming up with this cleaner.This is all I use for my washer and it smells great.I use it once a month and it does the trick.