Yes. You can avoid the hassle of laundry stripping by preventing build-up in the first place with some of these techniques:
Use less detergent and fabric softener. It's very common to use too much product. Check the bottle for suggestions on how much to use, or check your washer for a feature that automatically dispenses the right amount of detergent, like the Optimal Dose Dispenser by Maytag. Maytag also recommends ultra-concentrated detergent like Swash, that offers a Precision Pour Cap to prevent overpouring and waste.
Add an extra rinse to your cycle.
If you add products manually, don’t add detergent and fabric softener together. It can create a “sludge” that builds up on clothes. Fabric softener should be added during the final rinse of the cycle.
Never add fabric softener to loads with towels or workout clothes. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of fabric softener.
Don’t pack the washer any more than 3/4 full. You may not be getting an adequate final rinse if the washer is packed too tightly.