Active Washing Machine Cleaning Tablets On Sale For $17

You use your favorite laundry detergent, maybe even some fabric softener or scent boosters, and yet after washing, your clothes and linens come out smelling… odd at best and somehow maybe even smellier than dirty laundry at worst. We’re here to tell you: You probably don’t need a new machine. It’s likely a build-up of bacteria, mildew, limescale and general gunk that you can’t see in there, causing a nasty waft. And if you’ve tried detergent cleaning pods, vinegar, baking soda, bleach and everything else, then we urge you to take advantage of the miracle pods we just found on sale.

Whether your washer smells “like an entire football team used it,” “like something died inside of it,” or just …funky — these “magic” washing machine cleaning tablets from Active have done the trick for reviewers when nothing else worked. And today, you can snag 24 tablets for 15% off, which means a year’s supply for just under $17, a solid price for something users say transformed their washing machine before their eyes, “as if touched by a magical wand.”

If you never even thought about cleaning a washing machine, you’re in good company. Many reviews from former skeptics or shoppers who “never knew they needed” these tabs. This is especially true for people who recently upgraded to front-loading machines, which, according to previous HuffPost reporting, can actually be more likely to develop odor than top-loading models, because of their airtight rubber gasket. Another previous HuffPost story interviewing housecleaners also speaks to the build-up around front loaders’ rubber seal, with Amber Elise, owner of Bubbles and Buckets Cleaning Service in Otsego, Minnesota reccomending using washing machine cleaning tablets.

Made with a potent blend of ingredients, the tablets cut through grime and suck up smells, leaving your washer looking and smelling brand new, right away. “One — ONE — of these tablets got ALL the residue off, the smell is GONE, and it’s so clean,” a reviewer battling mold, film and a “ripe” smell in their washer wrote.

“Nothing could have prepared me for how well this works, another reviewer with dog hair trapped in their washer’s rubber seal that wouldn’t come out wrote. “After sending one of these through the washer… poof, gone!”

Simply empty your machine, drop a tab directly into the washing drum (note: NOT the detergent dispenser), then run the machine on normal or heavy, with hot water. When the cycle is done, you can use a towel to get any leftover residue, though many reviewers say they don’t have to. Just drop a tablet in, run a cycle and you’re done,” another happy buyer wrote. “No scrubbing, no mess and no overpowering chemical smell.”

The brand says they work for “all” washers, including HE front-loading and top-loading options. (They’re septic safe, too.)

Many reviewers come from people who live in apartments with shared washers that get a ton of use or generally smelly, older washers that landlords and building managers don’t seem in a rush to fix.

“Me and some of my neighbors tried almost everything we could think of to eliminate the odor…but the smell always came back,” one wrote. After comparing using an Active tablet, “…the machine where I used these tablets never smelled bad again.”

HuffPost readers love Active’s mold remover and dishwasher cleaning tablets, yet when it comes to washing machine cleaners, Affresh’s cleaner has reigned supreme. Yet, over 150 reviews compare Active’s cleaner to Affresh’s, with the general consensus that Active isn’t just more affordable, it’s more effective.

“For several years I have used affresh and have been disappointed. Active works 1,000% better,” reviewer NAS said. “I have NEVER had my affresh tablets clean as great as these tablets did to my washer,” Christopher C wrote.

Whether you’re converting from Affresh or trying tabs for the first time, see for yourself and grab a set tody.

Reviewers love Active’s washing machine cleaning tablets for upgrading laundry day and tackling pesky machine smells. Read more 5-star reviews and grab a pack on sale.

“Nothing could have prepared me for how well this works. I had so much dog hair build up in the rubber seal of my washer that for the life of me I couldn’t get rid of. After sending one of these through the washer… poof, gone! I have absolutely hated having a front load washer because of this. I can say this has made my life more tolerable with the front loader.” — Darlene S

“Impressed! The funk in my laundry room has left the entire building. Fresh and clean. I thought who needs to clean their washing machine? Me and you do too. Seriously bad ass product. A+++++” — Andrew H

“I’m so impressed by how well this product works. I have dogs so smells and hair build up in my front load washer. I used other cleaning products from the drugstore and they never worked as well as this. I used it once and it cleared out the musty smell as well as a majority of the mold along the seal. This product is magic!” — SoCal Girl

“I rent from the world’s cheapest landlord. They supplied us with a second hand washer that smelled like an entire football team used it to take a dump in. Needless to say our clothes didn’t come out clean and they smelled foul no matter what we did. We tried everything including vinegar, big brand washer cleaner, the tub clean cycle multiple times. Of course our landlord did not care about the issue because the machine was cheap and all basic functions worked. This was my last ditch effort to be able to do laundry at home. To my suprise after the first cycle there was almost no odor at all. The caked on mold was easy to wipe away. I’m giving the machine 1 more treatment now as I type this, but I have full confidence it will be good to go after this. This stuff is awesome! I have no doubt that for any normal application this will work with ease and may even be overkill. I definitely recommend this.” — James

Looking for more ways to clean things easier? Check out these cleaning products I rounded up that reviewers say are both effective and back-friendly.