The 6 Tips for a Complete Cleaning of the Washing Machine.
Is your washing machine starting to show a little mold?
Doesn't she smell very good anymore?
It is then time to give it a complete cleaning to scrub it.
Are you wondering how to clean your washing machine naturally? No need for special washing machine maintenance product!
There are 6 tips to follow for a thorough and efficient cleaning of your washing machine.
Don't worry, it's simple. Look :
1. White vinegar
Twice a year, maintain your washing machine with white vinegar:
Pour 1 liter of white vinegar into the drum and run a short program at 30 ° C. No need to start the spin.
This action makes it possible to completely descale all the parts of the machine and to remove any bacteria.
2. Clean the laundry tubs
They are generally easy to remove from the machine.
Rinse them with lukewarm water, rub if necessary with a small object such as a used toothbrush, wipe with a clean cloth in order to remove any moisture which would immediately put back mold.
3. Clean the gaskets
After removing any dirt stuck by the seal, gently remove it from the machine. Here too, the toothbrush can be useful.
Wipe it with a dry cloth to remove as much moisture as possible. If it is really dirty, you can rub it with liquid soap. But rinse it well and dry it before putting it back.
4. Maintain the drum
Once a month, run an "empty" machine without detergent, at 90 °. This action maintains the rubber drum bellows.
When you have used your machine, leave it open until it is dry.
This prevents humidity from accumulating, as it generates mold and bad odors. Plus, it prematurely destroys your seal and drum.
5. Clean the drain hose
Once or twice a year, also clean the drain hose. There are indeed also deposits that can give bad odor to the machine and the laundry.
Take the opportunity to check that they are in good condition and that the tightening is correct. Also check if the joints at the ends are not to be changed.
If your water supply contains an anti-limescale filter, check it and clean it as indicated in the instructions for use of your machine.
In principle, you can rinse it and then wipe a cloth soaked in diluted white vinegar inside and finally dry it with a dry and clean cloth. A little blow of the hair dryer to dry it well can also be useful.
6. Clean the filter
Last thing to do to maintain your machine: clean the filter. Small objects and dirt may remain there.
When you've taken it out and removed the little things it was in, wash it off with lukewarm water and pat it dry before gently putting it back. Be careful to put it back in place, as this may cause leaks!
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