Disinfection of a washing machine at home

The washing machine requires constant care, because this is one of the components of the smooth operation of the equipment. Unpleasant odor, mold, microorganisms are contrary to hygiene standards, and therefore it is necessary to regularly clean machine parts. For this, there are various means, which of them are better suited, and how to properly sanitize the machine, we will tell in this article.

Cleaning the machine from germs and bacteria

Disinfection is a series of activities that contribute to the disinfection of objects from parasites and germs. The washing machine has a rather favorable environment for the development of such microbes, especially where water accumulates: in the tank, in the filter, in the tray, under the cuff. That is why it is necessary to carry out disinfection and regular cleaning of the machine.

The disinfection of the machine should include the following measures:

• washing and removing dirt from the outside of the machine;
• washing filters;
• descaling;
• cleaning from mold and odor;
• microbial disinfection.

Cleaning products: use correctly

Wipe and wash the machine from the outside is the easiest. To do this, take a rag with a soft pile and moisten it in a weak solution of water and detergent for dishes. Then wipe the front wall, the hatch door. The second time they wipe the machine with a dry cloth. You can wipe the hatch glass with a glass cleaner that you are used to using.

Dry powders and abrasive substances cannot be used to clean the machine’s body, nor can chlorine-containing products be used.

To avoid unpleasant odors in the machine and the drain to work well, you must regularly rinse the drain filter. This should be done at least once a month. It is located under the lower front panel of the machine and is twisted against the clock hands. Residues of water may spill out of the hole, so be sure to place a rag under the machine. The filter must be washed with detergent under running water. For disinfection, you can rinse it in water with the addition of Domestos.

Be sure to rinse the powder tray; bacteria can develop on it and mold will appear. The tray must be pulled out of the machine by pressing the latch and pulling it towards you. If the tray is too dirty, then it should be soaked in water with the addition of detergent for 1-2 hours, and then cleaned with an old toothbrush. If there is a yellow calcareous coating, then it is well cleaned with baking or soda ash. You can also disinfect the tray in water with Domestos.

Note! After each wash, the powder receptacle must be washed and wiped with a dry cloth.

Do not forget to clean the hole for the tray. Powder may also settle there, and fungus develops. Wash all dirt with a sponge and detergent and then wipe it with a dry cloth.

To clean the washing machine from unpleasant odors and mold, you can use citric acid and soda. Soda clean the drum and cuff. Using a soft sponge, slightly damp soda is applied to the inner surface of the drum and cuff. The cuff must be pushed apart. After half an hour or an hour, they sponge the drum and cuff, rinse everything thoroughly and wipe it dry. Acetic acid will help to cope with an unpleasant odor and most microbes, its application is described in the article, how to clean a washing machine with vinegar.

However, after vinegar, a specific smell may remain in the washing machine, a long rinse with air conditioning will help to get rid of it.

And another important procedure is the disinfection of the washing machine from the inside. This procedure involves not only getting rid of the fungus, but also infectious bacteria and viruses (influenza, hepatitis, tubercle bacillus and others). It is possible to disinfect the machine from bacteria only by special means. It copes well with chlorine infections and products based on it.

Many housewives tried to sanitize the washing machine at home, pouring Domestos, ACE, White and the like into it, noting that nothing had happened to the machine. However, we would not recommend such aggressive chemistry pouring into a car. Use chlorine only in extreme cases, when there is a real risk of infection or virus. In other cases, there are more gentle and effective ways to get rid of bacteria.

For example, any oxygen-containing bleaches (Vanish, Velvet, Synergetic, Belle) also have disinfecting properties. So, ordinary washing with the addition of such bleach will disinfect the machine from the inside. Of the specialized tools for cleaning the machine from scale, bacteria and mold, you can use:

• Dr. Ten Antibacterial;
• Dr. Beckman;
• Disinfectant from the Korean company SANDOKKAEBI.

To disinfect the machine, you can start washing cotton towels by pouring 100 ml of Multidez-Teflex detergent into the powder compartment. This tool kills the bacteria of tuberculosis, hepatitis B, adenovirus, HIV, polio. It does not cause allergies and is safe for humans.

Disinfection during washing

In fact, the disinfection of the machine at home is carried out not only by chemical means, but also during the washing itself. Some microorganisms and bacteria die at water temperatures, ranging from 60⁰C. So, for example, to get rid of dust mites or active forms of microbes, it is enough to start any of the modes: “Cotton 60” or “Synthetics 60”.

Virpul washing machines have a special “Antibacterial” mode, in which the water is heated to 80⁰C and maintains this temperature for 15 minutes. In the models of cars from the Miele campaign there is a “Hygiene-cotton” mode, at which the water temperature is 60⁰With holds about 60 minutes. In addition, for disinfection, you can run the "Boiling" mode, it will help kill the dysentery stick.

You can get rid of bacteria by turning on the steam function, which is present in car models from LG, Daewoo and Whirlpool. Silver ions kill microorganisms; a similar disinfection technology is used in washing machines from Samsung and Daewoo.

A novelty among household appliances is the Haier WasH20 V automatic washing machine. During washing, electrolysis occurs in such a machine, that is, the decomposition of water into ions and cations. And cations kill microbes at ordinary temperature and without chemistry.

Thus, partial disinfection of an automatic washing machine can be carried out even during the washing process. For a complete disinfection of equipment, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse all removable parts (filters, powder collector, drain hose), and also start the wash with one of the special disinfectants. Constant care and timely cleaning will protect the machine from mold, unpleasant odors and lime deposits.