Is your washing machine starting to show a bit of mold?
She doesn't smell very good anymore?
It is then time to do a complete cleaning to clean it.
Wondering how to clean your washing machine naturally? No need for special washing machine care products!
There are 6 tips to follow to perform a complete and effective cleaning of your washing machine.
Don't worry, it's quite simple. Here's how to effectively clean your washing machine. Watch:
Twice a year, clean your washing machine with white vinegar:
Pour 1 liter of white vinegar into the drum and run a short program at 30°C. No need to spin.
This action degreases your machine.
But that's not all!
White vinegar will also descale thoroughly all parts of the machine, remove bacteria and disinfect your washing machine.
White vinegar is indeed a good anti-bacterial disinfectant.
With this natural product, there is no need to use Calgon!
White vinegar is an excellent homemade limescale remover for the washing machine.
They are generally easy to remove from the machine.
Rinse them with lukewarm water , rub if necessary with a small object such as a used toothbrush. If traces of dirt are embedded, apply a homemade detergent.
Then wipe with a clean cloth to remove any moisture that would immediately return mold.
Let's not forget the inside of the washing machine for a thorough cleaning.
After removing any dirt trapped by the gasket, carefully remove it from the machine. Here too, the toothbrush can be useful.
Wipe it with a dry cloth , in order to remove the humidity as much as possible. If it's really dirty, you can scrub it with liquid soap. But rinse it well and dry it before putting it back on.
Take the opportunity to also clean the door of the machine with a homemade cleaning product.
Once a month, make an "empty" machine without detergent, at 90° . This action maintains the drum's rubber bellows.
It also helps prevent dirt and grime from getting stuck in the washing machine.
When you have used your machine, leave it open until it is dry.
This prevents humidity from accumulating, causing mold and bad smells.
In addition, it prematurely destroys your joint and your drum.
Running a machine empty removes residue from a clogged machine.
Once or twice a year, also clean the drainpipe .
It is usually in the drain pipes that we also find deposits which can give bad odor to the machine and to the laundry. Then a good cleaning is essential!
Take the opportunity to check that they are in good condition and if the tightenings are good. Also check if the seals at the ends do not need to be changed.
If your water inlet contains an anti-scale filter, check it and clean it as indicated in the instructions for use of your machine.
In principle, you can rinse it then pass a cloth soaked in diluted white vinegar inside and finally dry it with a dry, clean cloth. A little blow of the hair dryer to dry it well can also be useful.
Last thing to do to maintain your machine:clean the filter. Small objects and dirt may remain there.
When you take it out and remove the little things inside, clean it with lukewarm water and dry it before gently replacing it. Be careful to put it back on properly, at the risk of causing leaks!
And that's it with this grandmother's trick, you now know how to clean your washing machine with natural products.
Disinfecting your washing machine has no more secrets for you!
Of course, these tricks are effective for all brands of washing machine:Bosch, Whirlpool, Samsung...
Note that you can also use baking soda to eliminate bad odors, as explained here.
Soda crystals can also be used to clean laundry and help unclog drains.
Have you tried this trick to completely clean the washing machine? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
