Easy Hacks to Clean Washing Machine
Easy Hacks to Clean Washing Machine: Washing machine is used in almost every house to wash clothes. It has become an important part of most people’s everyday life. But due to continuous use, dirt accumulates in it. In such a situation, it is very important to clean it from time to time. But some people do not clean the washing machine for years, due to which instead of getting clean, the clothes become dirtier than before or they get surf marks on them. In such a situation, it is very important to clean the washing machine. Here we are telling you some easy tricks with the help of which you can clean the machine easily.
Easy Hacks to Clean Washing Machine – How to clean washing machine
1. Cleaning inside the machine (deep cleaning of drum and tub)
Use of vinegar and baking soda
Set the washing machine to run on hot water or high temperature. Pour about 2 cups of white vinegar into the drum. Run the machine after some time. Now add about half a cup of baking soda and let the machine run the full cycle. Vinegar and baking soda together help clean dirt, soap scum and bacteria.
Self-cleaning mode
If your fully automatic machine has the option of ‘tub clean’ or ‘self-cleaning’, then use this mode once in 10-15 days. You can also add some bleach powder or vinegar/baking soda to it.
use of bleach
Pour a quarter cup of liquid bleach into the detergent dispenser and run the machine on an empty cycle (without clothes) with warm water. It helps in removing stains and odor.
Machine Cleaning Powder/Tablet
Special powders or tablets are available in the market for washing machine cleaning, you can also use them.
2. Cleaning the detergent dispenser and filter
Remove the detergent and softener dispenser. Clean them by scrubbing thoroughly using warm water and a toothbrush. Open the filter and drain cap of the machine and remove any dirt or debris stuck in it.
3. Cleaning rubber seal in front load machine
The rubber seal around the door of a front load machine often collects mold and dirt. Wipe it thoroughly with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar or any cleaner on a clean cloth.
4. Cleaning the outside of the machine
Wipe the exterior of the washing machine with a clean cloth and a mild citrus cleaner or vinegar water.
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