[STARLIT]

Yes, mine last about that many years too. That was when a Sears repairman told me..if I had used vinegar instead of liquid softener he wouldn't have been here. I've been using vinegar for many years now.

[CottonBall]

What does fabric softener due to the washing machine? I had heard it deteriorates fabrics. I started using vinegar long ago when I was figuring out prepping supplies. I practiced making my own detergent too. Used vinegar also, As well as in multiple other cleaning capacities. It is so much cheaper when you make your own!

But I hadn’t thought of wear and tear on the machine either.