Regularly cleaning your front-loading washing machine will not only keep your clothes clean, but also extend the lifespan of the machine. The following article will guide you on how to safely and effectively clean your front-loading washing machine.
Why should you clean your front-loading washing machine regularly?
Almost everyone is satisfied with the benefits of a washing machine because it saves you time and energy in an efficient way. Moreover, the machine helps you wash clothes super clean and super fast. However, sometimes after a period of use, you forget to thoroughly clean them.
This is the reason why household appliances break down quickly. Over time, dirt accumulates in the washing machine, causing aesthetic damage and the accumulation of harmful bacteria, which can negatively affect your health and your family’s health. Therefore, cleaning your front-loading washing machine regularly is something every household should do.
Regularly cleaning your washing machine will keep your clothes clean and extend the lifespan of the machine.
The best and safest way to clean your front-loading washing machine
Items you need
To effectively clean your front-loading washing machine, you need to prepare the following tools and ingredients:
A cup of white vinegar or a mixture of salt and water.
A small amount of baking soda.
A neutral cleaning solution or detergent (available at convenience stores or supermarkets).
A cleaning cloth or sponge.
How to clean your front-loading washing machine automatically
Step 1: Clean the drum with water first.
Step 2: Fill the drum with warm water.
Step 3: Add the cleaning agents to the drum.
Step 4: Start the machine in normal washing and rinse mode to thoroughly clean any stains.
How to clean the exterior by hand
Use a cleaning cloth, dampen it with a small amount of neutral cleaning solution, and gently wipe the exterior of the washing machine. Be careful not to scrub too hard to avoid scratching the machine. Also, make sure to clean the corners of the machine, you can use a brush to remove any dust in the corners of the washing machine.
How to clean the interior drum of the washing machine
If your washing machine has a drum cleaning mode, turn on the machine, select the drum cleaning function (Tub Clean). Depending on the manufacturer, the name of this function may vary. Then, press the start button to activate this mode. You can also add cleaning agents such as baking soda, vinegar, lemon extract, etc. while the machine is running to enhance its ability to clean bacteria and mold in the drum.
If your washing machine does not have this mode, clean the drum by pouring a cup of white vinegar or a mixture of water and salt into the drum, add a small amount of baking soda to the detergent compartment, and then activate the machine to run in soaking mode for 15 – 20 minutes.
After the machine has finished running, use a cleaning cloth or sponge to wipe the entire drum. This will help the machine prevent the development of bacteria and mold to the maximum extent, and also eliminate any unpleasant odors that may be trapped inside the machine.
Above are the best and safest ways to clean your front-loading washing machine. Start applying them now.
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