The washing machine is one of the appliances that we use the most in our home, especially if we have a large family and if in any case we find ourselves doing laundry often. Let's find out how to clean the washing machine the right way.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himLa washing machine it is one of the appliances that we use the most in our home, especially if we have a large family and if in any case we often find ourselves doing laundry. Let's find out how to clean the washing machine in the right way.
La washing machine like every home appliance needs cleaning and maintenance, for this reason we must learn to take care of it better so that it lasts longer.
Fortunately, as in ecological cleaning and green laundry, we are also met in care of the washing machine natural products and grandmother's remedies. Let's find out then how to clean the washing machine to have an appliance that is always in order and in good working order.
Cleaning the washing machine is important because if our appliance is in good condition, our laundry will also be cleaner. In fact, in the long run, molds can form and accumulate in the washing machine dirt residues which from time to time come back into circulation when we do the laundry and this compromises the success of the washing of our clothes.
One of the problems we need to pay more attention to when it comes to the washing machine is the accumulation of limescale. Much depends on the hardness of the water in our home but luckily even in this case there are effective remedies to resort to.
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THE USEFUL INGREDIENTS TO CLEAN THE WASHING MACHINE
Here's what the ingredients useful for the cleaning the washing machine. These are the same ingredients we use to make our eco-friendly, do-it-yourself detergents at home.
- Citric acid
- Marseille soap
- Ecological liquid soap
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Sodium percarbonate
- Ecological laundry detergent
HOW TO REMOVE THE MOLD FROM THE WASHING MACHINE
remove mold o the dark stains of dirt that can form on the washing machine gasket or in other easily reachable points, we advise you to intervene with sodium bicarbonate or sodium percarbonate. Sprinkle the areas to be cleaned with bicarbonate or percarbonate, moisten with hot water so that these powders become creamy and leave to act for at least an hour but also for the whole day or for the whole night if you can. After some time, equip yourself with a cleaning brush and elbow grease to complete the removal of mold and dirt. If necessary, you can also add a drop of Marseille soap or ecological dish soap to complete the cleaning.
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HOW TO PREVENT MOLD IN THE WASHING MACHINE
To prevent mold from forming in your washing machine, which tends to form mainly on the seals, try to never close the door after doing the laundry but to leave it slightly open so that the moisture goes away and the washing machine dries. If you know that mold in your washing machine recurs often try to dry the door seals and edges immediately after using the washing machine to do the laundry.
HOW TO MAKE A DESCALING AND ANTI-SCALE TREATMENT FOR THE WASHING MACHINE
Once a month or every two months do a vacuum wash with a descaling solution of citric acid.
Pour into a graduated container 150 grams of citric acid and add water until it reaches the 1 liter mark, then mix.
- 150 grams of citric acid
- Water up to 1 liter
If your washing machine has severe limescale problems, increase the amount of citric acid up to 200 grams. You just have to pour the solution of water and citric acid into the washing machine e start the washing program.
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HOW TO CLEAN THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR
The washing machine doors have a glass porthole in the case of traditional washing machines or are without a porthole when the washing machine works with top loading. To clean the washing machine doors we can use normally lukewarm water and Marseille soap then rinse and dry with a cotton or microfibre cloth. To clean the glass door we use the products we usually choose to clean windows and mirrors in our home, even better if they are self-produced ecological detergents.
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HOW TO REMOVE BAD SMELLS FROM THE WASHING MACHINE
If there are gaps in your washing machine bad smells, perhaps it is the fault of the mold. Read in the previous points how to prevent and remove mold from the washing machine. If you still want to act on bad smells, always try to leave the washing machine door slightly open when you are not using it and place a tray with baking soda sodium, which absorbs bad odors. Obviously you will have to remove the tray with the baking soda each time before doing the laundry.
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HOW TO CLEAN THE WASHING MACHINE FILTER
Even for the cleaning the washing machine filter the trusted citric acid comes in against us which will dissolve all the limescale and which will help us to remove residues. From time to time check the washing machine filter and if you notice that it is encrusted put it to soak in a solution prepared with:
- 150 grams of citric acid
- 850 grams of water
You can increase the amount of citric acid to 200 grams if the filter is very encrusted but the most important thing is to let it soak for a long time until you see that the limescale has melted as if by magic.
HOW TO CLEAN GASKETS AND WASHING MACHINES
Clean the washer seals and tubs by simply wiping them with warm soapy water. Create a creamy mixture with 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water if you notice that there are traces of mold or stubborn dirt. Rub well for maximum cleanliness.
HOW TO CLEAN THE WASHING MACHINE BASKET
For cleaning the washing machine drum you can do a vacuum wash - therefore without inserting the laundry - using a scoop of ecological detergent for clothes and pouring a scoop of water and citric acid into the softener container. If the problem is limescale, you can simply pour two tablespoons of citric acid into the drum and then run a short washing cycle, as maintenance of the washing machine drum to be performed from time to time.
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HOW TO CLEAN THE WASHING MACHINE DISPLAY
The electronic display some washing machines are equipped with can easily be damaged in contact with water and detergents. For this reason it is better not to exaggerate to use various products in the area where the display and buttons of the washing machine are present. Often here simply accumulates some dust, therefore the advice is to pass a dry cotton or microfibre cloth from time to time to restore the cleanliness. And if your washing machine has cracks that seem impossible to reach where dust has accumulated over time, try to intervene with a vacuum cleaner by applying a thin nozzle to this appliance.
You know other tricks and natural remedies to clean the washing machine?
Marta Albè
