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How to clean the washing machine of odor and dirt

washing machine cleaningLaunching your “home helper” to an unrecognizable state is simple, it’s enough not to look after her for a couple of years. That's just how to clean the washing machine from smell and dirt after such a neglect of the rules of its operation? In this case, you will have to resort to a whole range of measures to give the washing machine an appearance. But first things first.

Physical cleaning

If the machine is started in such a way that dirt is visible in it and the stench emanates, then one can not do one single wash. Do not wash the dirt in this way. You will have to work hard with the handles, but first unplug the machine. The following parts of the washing machine can be washed manually:

  • rubber cuff;
  • drum;
  • drain hose and nozzles;
  • machine body;
  • filter;
  • powder cuvette;
  • a heating element.

The easiest way to start is with a drain filter located at the bottom of the machine. It is hidden behind the bottom panel, which is held on latches, in some models of technology provided a door. Unscrew the filter against the clock hands, pull it out and rinse with any detergent, remove dirt and debris.

Do not forget to put rags next to the machine, as water will pour out of the filter hole.

Look also in the "nest" under the filter, there may also be trash. At the end of the work, wipe the parts with a dry cloth and put the filter back in place. This procedure is carried out at least once every three months.

Next, you can do the cuff. To clean it, you need a solution of copper sulfate, you can also take diluted Domestos. One of these products is rubbed with gum, and then washed with warm water. If the dirt is too eaten, then try rubbing the seal with soda and leave for a while, then rub it with a soft sponge, rinse everything and wipe it dry. After this procedure, you will not only get rid of dirt, but also mold and a musty smell. And so that from now on this does not happen, after washing, ventilate the drum and wipe the cuff.

cuff cleaning

It is enough just to cope with the cleaning of the body of the machine automatic machine from dirt. You need to wipe it with a damp cloth, and then dry. Contaminated areas can be washed with a soap solution. The glass door of the drum can be wiped by spraying it with a glass cleaner. The powder cuvette is washed separately. They take it out of the machine body and soak it in a soap solution or a solution of citric acid, which will well eat out a rusty coating. After soaking, the cuvette is rubbed with a sponge or an old toothbrush, rinsed and wiped dry.

The place under the cuvette is also thoroughly cleaned with a toothbrush; soda is used to clean old dirt.

tray cleaning

The process of cleaning hoses and nozzles is complicated by the fact that they must be disconnected from the washing machine. How to do this procedure, we described in the article DIY hose cleaning.

Automatic cleaning at hand

cleaning a lemon washing machineAfter manual cleaning of the washing machine, it is necessary to start automatic cleaning. To do this, you need 200 grams of baking soda or one glass of white vinegar. They are placed in a cuvette or directly in the drum and include a washing mode when the water is heated to 60 degrees. This procedure will allow you to rinse the machine from the inside from smells, mold fungus and other contaminants.

If there is a need to rid the equipment of the formed lime and lime deposits, then take a couple of large packs of lemon about 100-150 grams. Pour into the powder receptacle and turn on the longest mode at 900With, do not forget to set an extra rinse. At the end of the procedure, be sure to wipe the drum and large gum (cuff) so that there is no moisture left on it. Scum may stick in the gum.

It is recommended to clean the scale every 6 months using citric acid.But everything will depend on the hardness of the water, on the frequently used modes and frequency of operation of the washing machine.

What chemistry to use for cleaning

With the difficulty of how to clean the washing machine from smell and dirt, chemical cleaning products will help. There are a lot of them in stores and on the Internet. The first thing that comes to mind of any housewife is "Whiteness." Indeed, it is a cheap and effective tool in the fight against mold, germs, as well as mold and smell of gasoline. However, use it with caution. Indeed, metal and rubber parts of the washing machine can deteriorate from chlorine.

Before use, you need to clarify what the manufacturer of your "home assistant" writes about the use of bleach. If not forbidden, then try, but again carefully. Pour no more than a cup of bleach into the powder receptacle and select the washing mode at 40-450WITH. Run the rinse twice, at the end well ventilate the drum and the room.

From the factory tools for the washing machine, you can use the machine:special cleaner for the machine

  • Miele Powder - A cleaning powder from a well-known German household appliance company. This tool will relieve both odors and bacteria;
  • Dr. Beckmann - a substance designed to remove scale from a washing machine, has disinfectant properties;
  • Magic Power - an excellent powder designed to remove lime and scale from the washing machine;
  • Topperr, recommended by Bosch, is suitable for cleaning any automatic washing machine. It copes with scum;
  • Luxus Professional - Russian-made powder, which is used for washing and dishwashers;
  • Anti-scale - a cheaper descaling powder, however, it copes with its task no worse than the previous one;
  • Sandokkaebi - This substance is made in Korea and used to disinfect washing machines. If the question arose of how to clean the machine of dirt, then this tool must be used to remove all bacteria that have accumulated inside the equipment.

This is only the top of the list of such tools. How to clean the washing machine with their help is described in the instructions on etiquette. Before use, be sure to read it.

Whatever you clean your typewriter, try not to start it. Keep track of her condition and regularly wash, both outside and inside. Good luck with your general washing!

   

2 reader comments

  1. Gravatar Oleg Oleg:

    Add citric acid to clean the washing machine? For what? To get to know the repair and replacement of bearings and drum seals as quickly as possible? As a minimum weird advice for this resource 🙂

  2. Gravatar Irina Irina:

    Try Adorgan professional, personally helps me effectively.

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