How to thoroughly clean your washing machine to prevent it from leaving lint on your clothes: 3 foolproof tricks
The washing machine is one of the most useful appliances that can make household chores easier, especially when you have to wash quilts and duvets that become heavier when wet. However, with each wash cycle, dirt residues accumulate that can damage the clothes and compromise the functioning of the washing machine.
Correct cleaning and maintenance are essential to prolong the useful life of the washing machine. During cleaning, dirt and detergent residues are eliminated, which create a sort of thin film that traps bacteria, creating a perfect environment for the formation of bad odors.
Bacteria and mold that form on the filter and gasket of the washing machine are resistant to heat and aggressive detergents, and end up clogging the internal mechanisms of the washing machine or sticking to the clothes, damaging them.
Clean the washing machine with white vinegar
White vinegar disinfects thoroughly and its acidity helps eliminate dirt residues. It also helps deodorize the entire washing machine.
Fill the washing machine with hot water, add 750 ml of white vinegar and run a short wash. Once the wash cycle is complete, add 150 grams of baking soda and run another.
Once completed, leave the washing machine door open to allow it to dry thoroughly. Repeat once a month.
Clean the washing machine gasket with lemon and hydrogen peroxide
One of the parts of the washing machine most likely to accumulate mold and bad odors is the rubber gasket, due to the large amount of humidity.
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