KAO Washing Machine Cleaner Powder 180g

Product Description:

If your laundry has started coming out with a musty smell even when it looks clean, the problem is often hiding inside the machine itself. The KAO washing machine cleaner is a single-use 180 g powder that helps remove grime, mould and detergent buildup that collect on parts of the drum you cannot see. It is a simple way to freshen a machine that has been working hard, and you only need one bag per cleaning.

KAO Washing Machine Cleaner Powder has an oxygen-based, chlorine-free formula. Instead of a strong bleach smell, it uses an oxygen powder (sodium percarbonate) with a carbonate cleaning agent to lift buildup and loosen residue around the tub. The powder dissolves in warm water, foams through the gaps in the drum, and rinses away with a normal cycle. As a Japanese washing machine cleaner, it follows the tidy, no-nonsense approach Japanese home-care products are known for, and it works with both stainless steel and plastic drums.

A few things to keep in mind: This powder should be used in an empty machine, not with clothes inside, as it is a strong cleaner that could affect fabrics. It works best as a monthly or every-other-month deep clean rather than something you run with every wash, and very heavy buildup may need two rounds. For anyone who wants a low-fuss way to keep a washer fresh, it is a solid pick.

Features:

• Single-use 180 g bag, so there is no measuring or guesswork; simply pour in one pack.

• Chlorine-free oxygen powder that cleans without a strong bleach smell.

• Reaches the hidden parts of the drum to help clear buildup, mould and odour at the source.

• Works as a washing machine drum cleaner for both stainless steel and plastic tubs.

• Leaves the machine smelling fresh, with only a light scent after rinsing.

• An easy laundry machine cleaner to keep on hand for a regular deep clean.

What It Tackles:

• Musty or trapped odours

• Hidden mould and grime

• Detergent and residue buildup

Best For:

• Fully automatic washing machines with stainless steel or plastic drums, top-load or front-load. Use on an empty machine only, never with laundry inside.

Made In:

• Japan

• Fresher laundry: helps stop machine buildup from leaving a musty smell on clean clothes.

• Cleans the unseen areas: foams into the gaps around the drum where grime collects.

• Easy on the nose: chlorine-free oxygen formula without a strong bleach smell.

• Simple routine: one 180 g pack per clean, with no measuring needed.

• Flexible use: suitable for a regular monthly or every-other-month deep clean.

1. Empty the machine fully, since this powder should never be run with clothes inside.

2. Fill the drum to the high water level with lukewarm water. Water around 40°C is recommended.

3. Cut the bag along the dotted line and pour the full 180 g of the KAO washing machine cleaner into the drum.

4. Run the machine for two to five minutes so the powder dissolves, then switch it off and let it soak for about two hours.

5. Run a full standard cycle, including washing, rinsing and spinning, to flush out the loosened residue.

6. Repeat with a fresh cycle if any residue remains, and use once every one to two months to keep things fresh.

Key Ingredients:

• Sodium Percarbonate: An oxygen-based powder that foams in water to lift dirt and buildup without using chlorine.

• Sodium Carbonate (Carbonate): An alkaline cleaning agent that helps loosen grease, residue and grime around the drum.

• Surfactant (Sodium Alkanoyloxybenzene Sulfonate): A cleaning agent that helps the formula spread and rinse buildup away.

• Rust Inhibitor: Helps protect the metal parts of the machine during cleaning.

Ingredient Claims:

• Chlorine-Free

• Oxygen-Based Formula

Full Ingredients List:

Surfactant (sodium alkanoyloxybenzene sulfonate, 12%), foaming agent (sodium percarbonate), carbonate (30%), rust inhibitor, stabilizer

• 1 × KAO Washing Machine Cleaner Powder, 180 g (single-use bag)

 KAO is a major Japanese consumer products company known for household, personal care, beauty, and hygiene products. The brand develops practical everyday solutions, with its home-care range including laundry detergents, cleaning products, and specialized products designed to keep household appliances fresh and clean.

KAO's washing machine cleaners are designed specifically to tackle the buildup, residue, grime, and unpleasant odours that can accumulate inside washing machines over time. This Japanese washing machine cleaner uses an oxygen-based, chlorine-free powder format for a convenient deep-cleaning routine.