If a bad smell comes out of the washing machine, it's time to clean it. Citric acid or sodium bicarbonate comes in handy
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If a bad smell comes out of the washing machine, it's time to clean it. Citric acid or sodium bicarbonate comes in handy
Who has never had to empty the washing machine and notice a bad smell. Often this also remains on freshly washed laundry, an unpleasant inconvenience that signals that the time has come to give our appliance a good clean. Also in this case some simple ingredients we have at home come to our aid. (Also Read: How To Thoroughly Clean Your Washing Machine)
Generally, if we notice an unpleasant smell on the laundry or when opening the washing machine, it is the fault of bacteria and other microorganisms that have reproduced in some areas of the appliance. The reason is that we often wash at very low temperatures, an excellent system as it is gentle on clothes and which allows us to save energy, but which can promote the breeding ground for the proliferation of bacteria and molds.
If we smell a bad smell coming out of the washing machine, it's time to do a thorough cleaning of this appliance that we often use but that we sometimes neglect. And this is a mistake if we want it to work at its best.
The good news is that we can clean our washing machine using simple home remedies.
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Remedies for unpleasant odors in the washing machine
There is no need to purchase specific washing machine cleaning products as there are natural ones that are equally effective in solving the problem of bad odors.
These are economic and ecological systems which are therefore to be preferred.
Citric acid
Citric acid is a perfect ally for our washing machine but also for linen. In fact, it ensures a pleasant smell to the laundry and is also recommended in place of fabric softener (which should not be used as it is an extremely polluting product and not even so much friend to our clothes as is commonly believed).
To clean the washing machine, just put 4 tablespoons of citric acid in the drum and 4 tablespoons in the detergent compartment. At this point we activate our washing machine with a 90 ° cycle, obviously without laundry.
Sodium bicarbonate
Baking soda is also a perfect washing machine care product. 40 grams of this product can be distributed in the detergent drawer compartments dedicated to pre-wash and main wash.
Then add another 10 grams to the washing machine drum, activating a 90 ° wash without laundry as in the case of citric acid.
And the vinegar?
It is also often recommended to use vinegar in cleaning the washing machine but this is actually not a good idea. As we have also told you on other occasions, vinegar is a very polluting and also aggressive product. In short, it can do more harm than good to our washing machine (as well as to the environment).
Other useful tips
If your washing machine smells bad, it may be time for too clean the filter. If you decide to start a vacuum wash with citric acid or bicarbonate, take the opportunity to check the filter before proceeding with the wash.
Very important then make sure the rubber gasket is clean, since as we know it is a point where a lot of dirt tends to accumulate. This can be washed with a damp cloth on which we will put a small amount of ecological dishwashing detergent or alternatively lemon juice.
Another place where many bacteria nest is the detergent drawer, area of the washing machine to be cleaned on a regular basis.
How to prevent bad smells in the washing machine
We will have less problems with bad smells in the washing machine by following some simple tips:
- After use, always leave the washing machine drum and the detergent drawer open to prevent mold from forming
- Clean the filter regularly
- Do not always wash at low temperatures, but alternate with washes at high temperatures
- Proceed with the cleaning indicated above at least every 3 months
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