FurMe Washing Machine Cleaner™ Reviews: A Washing Machine Cleaner Made for Pet Homes

FurMe Washing Machine Cleaner is a washer cleaning tablet from FurMe, a brand that makes products for pet owners. Ordinary washing machine cleaners mostly rely on acid or bleach to strip soap scum and mineral scale. FurMe’s argument is that pet homes have a different kind of mess: hair proteins, skin oils, dander and organic residue that bind together into a sticky biofilm in the gasket and drum seams. That biofilm is what keeps sending a musty smell back onto “clean” laundry.

To deal with it, each tablet pairs a three-enzyme blend with oxygen-based cleaners, mild alkaline salts and citric acid. The tablet fizzes as it dissolves, which helps carry the formula into the hidden parts of the machine. It comes in two strengths: Plus for routine monthly upkeep and Max, a larger tablet for heavy-use homes with big dogs or several pets.

Key specifications (per the manufacturer):

• Format: effervescent tablet, one tablet per cleaning cycle
• Strengths: Plus (11g tablet) and Max (15g tablet, described as 40% stronger)
• Enzymes: protease, lipase and alpha-amylase, plus alkali protease
• Other actives: sodium percarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, citric acid, sodium citrate and mild surfactants
• Compatibility: top-load, front-load, HE and compact washers; septic safe
• Pack size: 24 tablets in a resealable bag
• Guarantee: 60-day money-back guarantee

Based on what the product is designed to do, it makes the most sense for:

1. Dog and cat owners whose laundry still smells after washing, especially towels and pet bedding.

2. Homes with large breeds or several pets, where the Max tablet is aimed at heavier buildup.

3. People who wash pet beds and blankets often and see fur collecting in the gasket or drain filter.

4. Front-load and HE washer owners, whose door seals tend to trap moisture and grow mildew.

5. Anyone who has tried vinegar or acid-based tablets without getting rid of the smell.

6. Households on septic systems that need a cleaner listed as septic safe.

Who should skip it: if you don’t have pets and your washer doesn’t smell, a basic washer cleaner or the cleaning cycle your machine already has may be enough. The tablets also won’t fix mechanical problems such as a failing drain pump, a torn door seal or a blocked hose; if the odor comes from standing water because the machine isn’t draining, call a technician first.

How to Use FurMe Washing Machine Cleaner

1. Empty the washer. Take out all laundry. The cleaning cycle runs with an empty drum.

2. Drop one tablet into the drum. Put it straight into the drum, not the detergent drawer. Use Plus for routine cleaning or Max for heavy buildup.

3. Run a hot cycle. Pick the hottest normal cycle or your machine’s tub-clean setting. No detergent is needed.

4. Let it fizz and finish. The tablet fizzes and changes color as it works and rinses out completely, so there is nothing to wipe off afterwards.

5. Repeat on a schedule. Once a month for average use, or every 2–3 weeks if you regularly wash pet bedding. Leave the door open between washes to help the drum dry.