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Using a washing machine without knowing these 2 cleaning hacks, you'll waste money and your machine will break down quickly.
1. After about 3-6 months without cleaning, your washing machine's drum will accumulate a lot of dirt and bacteria, mold.
Using a washing machine without knowing these 2 cleaning hacks, you'll waste money and your machine will break down quickly.
If you've always thought that washing machines can clean clothes exceptionally well thanks to advanced technologies and that simply spending a large sum to buy expensive machines is enough to ensure that your daily laundry will always be clean, you're mistaken. Dirt from detergent residues, stains, grease, fabric residues... from clothes over time will form deposits on all surfaces, crevices of the washing machine such as drain holes, corners of the drum, dirt filter bags... and after about 3-6 months without cleaning, the inside of the washing machine's drum will accumulate a lot of dirt and bacteria, mold.
2 simple and inexpensive ways to clean your washing machine at home
Method 1: Using baking soda and fresh lemon
Baking soda and fresh lemon are natural cleaners, helping to clean the washing machine
How to do:
- You can buy baking soda at pharmacies or stores selling baking ingredients.
- Mix 100g of baking soda with a little lemon juice, forming a slightly thick mixture.
- Dip a damp cloth into the mixture and wipe off the dirt.
Baking soda and lemon juice contain natural disinfectants that help eliminate bacteria inside and outside the washing machine.
Method 2: Using vinegar
Vinegar helps to dislodge residue in the washing drum and compartments for detergent, fabric softener...
How to do:
- Pour 500ml of vinegar into the washing drum, set the water level to the highest, use hot water mode (if available).
- Leave the washing drum for about 30 - 60 minutes for the acidic and alkaline substances to clean all the dirt remaining in the washing machine.
- Use a soft brush to clean all the dirt residue in the washing drum.
- Let the washing machine drain all the water and use a dry, clean cloth to wipe the inside of the washing drum, compartments for detergent, fabric softener... and the exterior of the washing machine.
These cleaning methods are not difficult, you can do them once a month to keep the washing machine clean, reduce mold and bacteria growth, and protect the health of the whole family.
