In order to be able to use the washer continuously, it needs care. Elements of the washing structure constantly require cleaning, because mold, unpleasant smell, microorganisms do not particularly meet hygienic standards. To clean the parts of the washing machine, there are a variety of tools, which we will tell you about in our article. We will also explain which tools are best suited for your specific design.
Disinfection of the washing machine from microorganisms
What is disinfection? Disinfection is the order of tasks, after which an object is disinfected from various microbes and parasites. In the washing design, there are excellent conditions for the emergence of all kinds of microorganisms, especially places where there is water become infected: in the filter, tank, tray and under the cuff. To avoid such problems, it is necessary to carry out disinfection and timely clean the unit.
Here is the procedure that includes the concept of disinfection:
- Removal of various kinds of dirt and washing of the external elements of the washing unit;
- Washing filters;
- Descaling;
- Cleaning of various kinds of odors and mold;
- Decontamination of the tank from microbes.
Cleaning products (for correct use)
Washing and wiping the outside of the washing unit is a very simple task.Simply take a rag (soft pile is acceptable), soak it in water diluted with dishwashing detergent.
You need to wipe the front panel and the door of the loading hatch. Then you need to wipe the structure with a dry cloth.
The loading door glass can be cleaned with a glass cleaner that you are probably already used to using.
So that various unpleasant odors do not appear in the washing machine, and the drain is constantly operable, it is necessary to wash it in a timely manner drain filter. It is advisable to clean it once a month.
If you do not know the location of the drain filter, then we will help you: it is located under the lower part of the front panel of the washing structure, and unscrews counterclockwise. A small amount of water may come out of the hole where the filter is located, so prepare a low water container and a floor cloth in advance.
The filter must be cleaned under running water together with detergent. To disinfect drain filter, it would be better to rinse it in water with Domestos.
The powder box also belongs to the mandatory cleaning, because bacteria and mold can grow in it. To rinse the tray, it must first be removed. To do this, pull the latch towards you.
If your box is very dirty, then it is best to soak it in water with detergent for about 60-120 minutes to start, and then clean everything with an old unnecessary toothbrush. It is possible that there is a yellow coating in your tray (depicted as lime), it is best to remove it with soda (food grade and soda ash is acceptable).
Water with Domestos is also a very good way to rinse and disinfect the box.
Do not forget to clean the hole in which the tray stands. Powder can also settle in it and even a fungus can develop. All contamination can be washed with a sponge and detergent, after which it is necessary to wipe everything with a dry cloth.
To get rid of an unpleasant smell inside your washing machine, as well as various kinds of mold, you can use citric acid and soda. Baking soda can be used for cleaning cuff and drum.
To do this, take a soft sponge and apply a little wet soda on it, and then simply clean the surface of the cuff and the inner drum with a sponge.
The cuff needs to be extended. After 30-60 minutes, it is necessary to clean the cuff with the drum with a sponge, and then wash everything and wipe it dry. Acetic acid will help to cope with microorganisms and unpleasant odors.
There is one drawback when cleaning with acetic acid - the washing machine can keep its smell for a long time, and it will be possible to eradicate it with a long rinse with air conditioning.
One of the main important activities is the disinfection of the washing machine, or rather its inside. To clean the washing machine from the inside means that we disinfect it from fungus, various kinds of viruses (tuberculosis bacillus, hepatitis, influenza, and others) and infectious bacteria.
It is possible to disinfect the washing unit from microorganisms and bacteria only with special means. Only chlorine, or products based on it, can cope with infections.
Most housewives tried to disinfect washing units at home, using Domestos, Whiteness, ACE and other similar means, while commenting that after such mixtures the washing machine was still operational and nothing happened to it.
But we recommend not to do this with your washing design.
In other simple cases, you can easily get rid of microorganisms by any other easy and, importantly, effective methods.
In this case, the disinfection of the washing machine will take place at the highest level and there will be no harm to either the device or you.
For example, bleaches that contain acid (such as Vanish, Belle, Synergetic, Velvet) have the ability to disinfect. And this means that even the usual washing process with these products can not only wash your clothes, but also disinfect them and your washing machine from the inside. We advise you to use such special washing products that will help you get rid of scale, mold and various kinds of bacteria:
- Dr. Tan Antibacterial;
- Dr. Beckman;
- Disinfectants from Korean manufacturers SANDOKKAEBI.
To disinfect the structure, it is possible to start the washing process with cotton kitchen towels, first pour 100 milliliters of Multidez-Teflex (disinfectant) into the powder tray.
This tool destroys bacteria that carry tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B, adenovirus, poliomyelitis.
The product is safe and does not cause allergic reactions.
Disinfection during washing
In general, disinfection of a washing unit that occurs at home can occur not only with the help of chemicals, but also during the washing process itself. Some microorganisms and various bacteria can die at high water temperatures, mainly from 60 degrees.
For example, in order to get rid of mites (dust) or other various microbes, it is possible to run a washing program with the “Cotton 60” or “Synthetics 60” mode.
Whirlpool washing designs have a special “Antibacterial” mode, in this mode the water can heat up to 80 degrees Celsius, and tends to maintain this temperature for fifteen or more minutes.
In washing machines from Miele manufacturers, there is a “Hygiene-Cotton” mode, it keeps the temperature at 60 degrees for about 60 minutes. Also, to disinfect the washing unit from the inside, it will be allowed to start the “Boiling” mode, which can destroy the dysentery bacillus.
You can also get rid of various kinds of bacteria and microorganisms by turning on the steam function. This function is equipped with a washing machine from Daewoo, Whirlpool and LG manufacturers. This function is able to destroy microorganisms, bacteria with silver ions.
This disinfection technology can also be used in washing designs from Daewoo and Samsung manufacturers.
The new washing machine design Haier WasH20 B is a novelty among a large range of household appliances. During the washing process, electrolysis is formed in such a unit. Electrolysis is the breakdown of water into cations and ions. Cations are able to destroy microbes and various bacteria at the most ordinary temperature, and without chemistry.
As you already understand, partial disinfection of the washing machine design is possible even during the washing itself. For complete disinfection of the structure, it is necessary to wash all removable elements to a shine (filters, drain hose and powder tray), it is also possible to start the washing process with one of the special disinfectants.
