Clean the washing machine from dirt inside and out. Tips

Washing machine, like other appliances, requires care.

It tends to wear out and only proper operation protects it from hard water and the influence of detergents.

Otherwise, this leads to unpleasant odors, scale and, as a result, to the breakdown of parts of the washing machine. Why and where it comes from, let's figure it out.

Causes of dirty washing machine

No one will argue that the water with which we wash is by no means spring water.

Such water contains a lot of iron and other chemical elements, which, when the temperature rises, turn into scale.

You can solve the problem by forcibly softening the water, for example by installing a filter.

How to clean the washing machine from scale?

Scale is not dangerous for humans, but it is detrimental to washing equipment.

It envelops the heating element, which affects the heating of water and this leads to an increase in electricity costs.

In a more difficult case, the heating element may fail and need to be replaced.

If you do not respond, the situation will provoke a breakdown of a more serious node - a software module.And of course, scale in the washing machine is a true friend of mold growths and fungus.

Antinakipin

The simplest remedy that helps in the fight against plaque is Antinakipin, it contains aggressive agents.

When decomposed in water, the resulting solution removes calcium and magnesium salts, which form scale.

Lemon acid

Opponents of chemicals will be fully helped by safe methods of struggle. These include a lemon, when used once a quarter or six months, the washing machine will last a long time.

A big plus of this method is that lemon and acid will not harm seals and equipment nodes.

So how to clean the washing machine from scale with citric acid?

Cleaning procedure

To do this, it is enough to pour 100 grams of lemon powder into the tray and start washing at 90 degrees. This will effectively remove scale during prolonged use of washing machines without preventive maintenance.

After the completion of the main program, an additional rinse is required. And about a miracle! Washing machine like new!

Vinegar

Vinegar will also help with scale. But, you should take into account the fact that vinegar is characterized by a strong smell in the washing machine.

The usage is very simple.

1. Instead of detergents, a glass of 9% vinegar is poured.
2. Washing at a temperature of 60 degrees is included.
3. After the main cycle, an additional rinse is activated.
4. To complete the descaling, you need to clean the filter from fallen off pieces.

How to clean the washing machine from the smell?

Where does the rotten or sour smell come from washing machines?

This is commonplace - from low-quality and cheap detergents that leave a thin layer of soap on the inner walls of the drum.

The following actions will help solve the problem:

• washing with an empty drum at maximum temperature using automatic powder;
• prophylaxis carried out every six months;
• Always dry the door after washing and leave it open.

An unpleasant smell is also a characteristic feature of the appearance of mold in the washing machine. It can harm the human body, so you need to get rid of it.

Fighting mold

Mold grows in places such as:

• in the powder compartment
• in the drain hose
• behind the rubber

To get rid of it, it is enough to wipe the parts with a brush and soap, followed by processing.

Application of whiteness

If you need to remove mold from the drum, then whiteness will help.

The whitening process looks like this:

1.  Fill the tray with one liter of whiteness.
2. Set the wash to 90 degrees.
3. When the door heats up, stop the washing machine by pausing the program for 1.5 hours.
4. After 1.5 hours, resume work.
5. Then you need vinegar, which is poured into the air conditioner compartment and start rinsing again.

The use of soda

Sodium bicarbonate will help in the fight against the fungus.

This is the most common method, because there is no time and money to clean the washing machine with soda.

How is baking soda done?

1. Let's prepare a solution. It is necessary to mix soda with water in proportions of 1: 1.
2. It is necessary to wipe all the places affected by the fungus (drum, seals and other parts) with a rag soaked in this solution.
3. After processing, it is enough to rinse additionally.

The use of copper sulfate

You can get rid of mold with copper sulfate. It is considered an effective method that was used by our grandmothers.

1. Vitriol is taken in the proportion of 30 g per 1 liter of water.
2. The entire inner surface of the washing machine is wiped.
3. In this form, the equipment should stand for a whole day.
4. Then you need to start washing with regular powder.

How to clean washing machine parts?

We clean the gum

The seal is often exposed to the accumulation of plaque and mold. To avoid this, just follow the steps below.

• Get rid of residual water in the cuff.
• Do not close the door after washing.
• Use a cleanser periodically.
• Clean the tray after every wash.

Cleaning the drain hose

The drain may become clogged. The reason lies in the overdose of detergent, resulting in the formation of soap deposits. Small things and hair can also get there.

If this does not help, you need to remove the hose. To do this, you will have to open the bottom of the equipment, and use a Kevlar cable to clean the hose. After processing it in a solution of vinegar for several minutes.

We clean the filter

The drain filter is located at the front of the washing machine at the bottom behind a small door that opens when pressed.

It has a handle that allows you to unscrew it counterclockwise. It should be noted that when twisting, water will flow out and you will need a container or rags.

It remains to remove all debris from the filter in the form of hair, wool, coins, jewelry, etc., rinse it under water and return it to its place.