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Clean the washing machine with citric acid

cleaning the washing machine with citric acidWashing in hard water is not only ineffective, but can also lead to damage to the washing machine. Salts in the water settle on the heating element and other parts of the machine, which leads to scale formation. That is why some experts recommend regular cleaning, and use citric acid as a cleaner. However, it should be used with caution. In this article we will tell you how to clean the washing machine with citric acid and how often to do it?

Algorithm for cleaning the machine with citric acid

All that may be required when cleaning the washing machine is the lemon itself and a dry soft cloth. The entire washing process is as follows:

  1. First you need to check if the drum of the machine is empty. After all, a thing left when interacting with a lemon may become discolored.
  2. We take about 100 grams of citric acid and put it in the compartment of the powder tray. The question of how much to pour lemons should be decided on the basis of the maximum capacity of the drum, for example, for a machine whose drum holds 4 kg of linen, 60 grams of lemon are enough.

    Note! Putting a lemon can directly into the drum of the washing machine.

  3. Now we select the washing mode, which includes rinsing and spinning. With a small cleaning the washing machine with citric acida layer of scale will have enough water temperature 600C, if the machine has not been cleaned for a long time, then you can select a mode with a water temperature of 90-950WITH.
  4. After the tray and drum are closed, you can safely press the "Start" button.
  5. At the end of the washing cycle, you need to look under the gum of the drum and, if there are pieces of scale left, then remove them and wipe everything with a cloth.
  6. Be sure to remove water from the drain, and also dry the powder tray.

If during the washing process or at the end of the wash you saw loose pieces of scale, then citric acid for the washing machine coped with the task.

Experts recommend a similar procedure for cleaning the machine about 3 times a year. With high water hardness, you can clean the machine every 30 washings. And if water with low hardness, then two procedures per year will be enough.

Why clean the machine with lemon

scale in the washing machineThe question of how to clean the machine with a lemon is understandable and simple, but why do you need to do this? Everyone knows that the water entering the apartment through a tap contains a large amount of salts. When such water is heated, salts precipitate and scale forms on the heating element. Such a process can be observed in electric kettles, washing machines and dishwashers.

The scale on the heating element of the washing machine can increase the time of heating the water to the desired temperature, which in turn leads to greater energy consumption. In the worst cases, ten can simply burn out. That is why you need to always clear the scale from the elements of the washing machine. And one of the cheapest means can help with this - citric acid.

Lemon in hot water interacts with salt deposits, making them more fragile. Simply put, the scale is destroyed and chips off the elements of the machine.

Lemon for a washing machine: benefit or harm?

The effectiveness of cleaning the machine from lime scum is beyond doubt. She really eats away the raid. But does this tool harm machine parts?

The answer to this question is quite simple. Lemon is not harmful if used in a reasonable amount. If citric acid is poured in large quantities and at the same time cleaned at the maximum temperature of water heating, then the result may not be joyful. Rubber and plastic parts may break under the influence of acid. Large pieces of limescale may lag along with the rubber pieces.

Very important! Do not neglect the amount of lemons and the temperature regime of cleaning.The limonka works even in cool water, heating only speeds up the process, so it is enough to heat the water to 600WITH.

After analyzing the reviews and advice of the hostesses who monitor the condition of their washing machine, we came to the conclusion that most of them still recommend using citric acid to clean the machine. Firstly, it is the cheapest and most affordable tool. And, secondly, the lemon is safe for humans, does not cause allergies and is easily rinsed.

It is established that scale forms at 750WITH. It’s rare that someone boils things in a car, and most things can be washed only at 400C. Therefore, do not be zealous with citric acid. The benefits of lemons are its reasonable use.

How to replace a lemon or how to care for a typewriter machine?

Are there other remedies that would fight scum as effectively as lemon? Of course yes. In stores, there are quite a lot of such products; most of them can be combined with the same name “Anti-scale”. The use of such funds should be strictly according to the instructions that are written on each package.

Do not be lazy and be sure to read the instructions for using the anti-scale agent for the washing machine every time you use it. After all, an error in the amount of funds can lead to damage to the machine.

descalerSome will ask if it is possible to replace a lemon with fresh lemon juice. Our answer is no, as the effect will not be achieved due to the low concentration of acid in the lemon. Do not replace the lemon with vinegar, as it can adversely affect the details of the machine. There are mistresses who use Coca-Cola for the same purpose. It is enough to pour three liters of the drink into the drum, select the washing mode at 600C and wait until the end of the process.

In order not to have to deal with large scale deposits, you must still properly care for the washing machine and follow these guidelines.

  1. To reduce water hardness, you can use special softeners for water.
  2. When washing, powder should be poured in the amount indicated on the package. Water softener is added to powders for automatic machines.
  3. Do not wash in the car too old and shabby things, tissue particles of which can settle on the elements of the machine.
  4. Need to wash things below 750WITH.
  5. After washing, dry and wipe the elements of the machine with a soft cloth.

So, the process of cleaning the washing machine with citric acid is very simple, you can watch it in detail on the video. The main thing is to pour a lemon and turn on the car, and she will do the rest herself. Take care of the machine correctly, and then you won’t have to think about how to clean it.

   

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