Although detergents can clean clothes and the inside of the washing machine to a certain extent, the cleaning effect is very limited. Over time, these scales and bacteria will gradually accumulate inside the washing machine. If the washing machine is not cleaned for a long time, the total number of bacteria inside may seriously exceed the standard.
Secondly, the lint collection box of the pulsator washing machine is also an easily overlooked place. The function of the lint collection box is to collect lint and impurities produced during the washing process to prevent them from contaminating the clothes again. However, if it is not cleaned for a long time, a large amount of dirt and bacteria will accumulate in the lint collection box, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.
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Furthermore, the detergent box is also a place where dirt and grime can easily hide. The residual detergent and water stains in the detergent box are prone to breeding bacteria. If not cleaned in time, the bacteria will enter the washing machine with the detergent and contaminate the clothes.
In addition to the above general places, the outer wall of the inner cylinder is also a place that requires special attention. There is a 2-3cm gap between the inner and outer drums of the washing machine, and the strong water flow during washing does not pass through this.
So the dirt from washing will be deposited here. If the outer wall of the inner cylinder is not cleaned for a long time, a large amount of dirt and bacteria will accumulate, seriously affecting the cleanliness and service life of the washing machine.
In order to protect the health of ourselves and our families, it is particularly important to clean the washing machine regularly. So, how to clean the washing machine?
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Washing machine “big health care”: Cleaning secrets help washing machines “renew”
The first way to clean your washing machine is to use the drum self-cleaning function that comes with it. Nowadays, many brands of washing machines have functions such as self-cleaning or dirt-free washing. Its principle is also very simple. It uses high-temperature and high-speed rotating water to clean the inner and outer cylinders, remove scale and sewage, and sterilize at the same time.
Its biggest advantage is that it is simple to operate, very low cost, and has good cleaning effects. According to the instructions for most washing machines, just turn on the drum self-cleaning mode and let it do its thing.
Generally speaking, the high speed of the drum self-cleaning machine can effectively remove the residue on the drum wall, and the high temperature can also kill most bacteria and microorganisms. However, the drum self-cleaning machine is generally not very effective in removing scale. If your home is located in an area with hard water, scale will accumulate, and the drum self-cleaning machine alone may not be able to completely remove the scale.
In addition, high-speed rotation and high temperature will catalyze the detergent to release a large amount of foam. In addition, if there are no clothes in the washing machine to consume the foam, the foam will accumulate excessively. Therefore, laundry detergent or washing machine detergent cannot be added in the drum self-cleaning mode.
If your washing machine does not have a self-cleaning function, you might as well use some common materials in our lives to clean it manually. For the inner cylinder, we can use special washing machine cleaner or white vinegar and baking soda to clean it. White vinegar has powerful stain-removing and sterilizing capabilities, while baking soda is effective at removing odors. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Pour 200 ml of white vinegar into a towel, then put the towel into the washing machine, select the spin function, and let the white vinegar spray evenly in all corners of the washing machine.
2. Wait 1 hour for the white vinegar to fully soften the stain.
3. Adjust the washing machine to the highest water level and pour in the dissolved baking soda.
4. Let the washing machine run for 5 minutes, then turn off, soak for two hours, and then rinse twice.
In addition to white vinegar and baking soda, there are many specialized washing machine cleaners available. These cleaners often contain powerful stain-removing and germ-killing ingredients that clean the inside of your washing machine more thoroughly. When using it, just follow the steps in the manual.
In addition to cleaning the inner cylinder, we also have several places that need to be cleaned regularly. The first step is to clean the detergent box. Just take out the detergent box, rinse it with clean water and dry it. Secondly, there is the plush collection box of the pulsator washing machine.
Take out the lint collection box, pour out the lint and impurities inside, and rinse it with clean water. Finally, there is the rubber interlayer and the drain outlet. The rubber interlayer of the washing machine only needs to be wiped with a rag dipped in dilute cleaning fluid a few times.
The sewage outlet is located in the small door in the lower right corner of the washing machine. It is also important to open the sewage outlet regularly to discharge the accumulated sewage. In addition, every time we use the washing machine, we can easily remove the filter and clean out the impurity sediment filtered out.
Although these methods allow us to clean the washing machine regularly at home, it is still not disassembled and cleaned. It is inevitable that there will be some dead corners that cannot be completely cleaned. Especially the gap between the inner and outer cylinders mentioned earlier. This place is difficult to clean completely unless the machine is disassembled and cleaned.
For most families, it is obviously unrealistic to completely disassemble the washing machine for cleaning manually. Therefore, we need to ask professional maintenance personnel or contact the after-sales service of the washing machine manufacturer to clean the entire machine.
Cleaning the entire machine requires professional tools and skills, including disassembling the washing machine tank, drum ring, chassis and other parts for thorough cleaning. Professional cleaning staff often have such professional cleaning tools and techniques, which can comprehensively and thoroughly clean the washing machine to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the washing machine. At the same time, they can also check the operating status of the washing machine to ensure the normal use of the washing machine.
Therefore, if possible, it is still recommended to conduct a thorough cleaning of the entire machine every 3-6 months. Although this method requires a certain fee, it can ensure the cleanliness and service life of the washing machine, and at the same time avoid safety risks caused by improper operation. After all, professional matters still depend on professionals.
washing machine”health soup“: Good habits make for a clean washing machine
Of course, in addition to regular cleaning, we should also develop good habits when using the washing machine in daily life. First of all, underwear is best washed by hand, because underwear may have feces, secretions and other bacteria-rich substances, and washing directly with a washing machine is easy to contaminate the inside of the washing machine.
Secondly, clothes should be taken out to dry in time after washing to avoid leaving them in the washing machine for a long time and causing bacteria to grow. Finally, after washing the clothes, you should open the hatch and let the inside dry naturally to reduce the chance of bacterial growth.
As one of the indispensable home appliances in our daily lives, washing machines bring us convenience but may also become an invisible threat to our health. Therefore, we should realize the importance of washing machine cleaning and take appropriate measures for cleaning and maintenance.
Only in this way can we ensure that the washing machine will not pose a threat to our health while serving us. Let’s take action now to give the washing machine a “refreshing” summer!
