The invention of washing machines has been a remarkable advancement in household chores, helping to free up hand washing and ensuring fast drying of clothes due to their strong spinning capability. However, many people still do not like using washing machines as they do not feel that the clothes are clean, especially those with stubborn stains. Washing machines also tend to cause clothes to deteriorate quickly. Many people blame the washing machine for frequent malfunctions and reduced functionality. But the truth is:
The lack of cleanliness is due to a damaged or excessively dirty fabric filter bag that you are unaware of
Every washing machine has a fabric filter bag made of cotton or fabric fibers to prevent them from entering the drain pipe and causing blockages. However, when the filter bag is full and not cleaned, dirt and residue can escape into the washing drum and stick to the clothes that have already been washed. So make sure to check and clean this fabric filter bag. If it’s full, clean it immediately to help make your clothes cleaner.
Using too much laundry detergent or water
Laundry detergent or water is essential for removing dirt. But using the wrong amount will not effectively clean the clothes. Using too little will not be enough to clean the clothes, while using too much can cause blockages in the machine’s filter. This is even more likely to happen if you use detergent. Excessive detergent will also seep into the fabric fibers, preventing the rinsing function from removing them completely, resulting in residue sticking to the clothes.
Using excessive detergent or water also wastes more water. So don’t be greedy, just follow the instructions and use the right amount of detergent and water.
Using clumped detergent without dissolving it
When detergent gets wet, it can clump together. If you pour the clumped detergent without dissolving it, it can get tangled in the clothes. As a result, it creates stains on the clothes and leaves detergent residue on the fabric, causing faded spots on the clothes. Therefore, your clothes will not be clean and may even cause harm to your skin.
Soaking clothes for too long before washing
Soaking clothes for too long, especially overnight, can cause chemicals and stains on the clothes to degrade, resulting in unpleasant odors. Prolonged soaking can also allow bacteria to grow, causing the clothes to become damp, moldy, and discolored. Therefore, if you use a washing machine, you will notice that your clothes deteriorate quickly, feel old, and not clean.
Soak your clothes for no more than 30 minutes, and if there are stubborn stains, pre-scrub them.
Habit of putting all dirty clothes into the machine
Washing machines have the ability to wash clothes in cycles including soaking, washing, rinsing, and spinning. Therefore, they wash all clothes together. If you put heavily soiled clothes together with regular clothes, the washing machine may not be able to clean them properly. Therefore, when there are stubborn stains on clothes, it is still necessary to manually treat them before putting them into the washing machine. Additionally, this helps prevent the stains from spreading to other clothes. Washing all clothes without sorting or treating dirty clothes can cause the dirt from one type of stain to transfer to other normal clothes. Therefore, it is important to sort clothes before putting them into the machine; do not put underwear, socks, or tight-fitting clothes, items containing different bacteria into the washing machine; it is better to wash them by hand.
Not immediately drying clothes after washing
Many people do not immediately dry their clothes after washing. Leaving washed clothes in the washing machine for a long time will encourage the growth of bacteria and result in more unpleasant odors. This is the reason why washed clothes still appear dirty. Allowing clothes to sit in the machine for a long time will accelerate the reproduction of bacteria in the drum. If clothes are left for a long time in the machine after washing, they may have an unpleasant odor and appear wrinkled, worn-out, and unclean.
Not regularly cleaning the washing machine drum
The washing machine drum will become dirty after a period of use, and it will transfer that dirt to the clothes. Therefore, you need to clean the washing machine drum regularly or when it becomes dirty. If you don’t clean it, the dirt in the drum will mix with the water and stick back onto the clothes, which is why the clothes still appear dirty. It is best to clean the washing machine drum about every three months using a specialized cleaning powder for this purpose.
Forgetting items in the clothes
If you forget items such as paper, banknotes, bills, cigarettes, candy wrappers, etc., the strong spinning force of the machine will crush them and turn them into dirt that sticks to the clothes. This is also the reason why clothes appear dirty even after washing.
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