When washing clothes, many people will turn them inside out to wash because they think that doing so will make the clothes more durable and also maintain the washing machine. In fact, this is not entirely true, because there are cases where the clothes are dirty on the right side, and if you wash the inside out, you cannot clean it all. However, relatively speaking, washing clothes inside out is better than washing clothes on the right side. Because washing inside out can prevent the clothes fibers from absorbing wastewater, while reducing fading and protecting the original shine of the clothes, especially jeans.
In addition, for clothes with decorative patterns, washing them inside out will be easier to clean and avoid dropping decorations during the washing process. At the same time, it also reduces friction between the surface of the clothes and the washing drum, thereby avoiding damage to the washing machine caused by friction with decorations. Therefore, washing inside out some clothes can better maintain the clothes and protect the washing machine. Besides the mentioned points, are there any other methods to maintain the washing machine?
Guidelines for maintaining the washing machine at home
Cleaning the outside of the washing machine
After completing step 1, turn off the power of the machine to ensure your safety during maintenance. Use a cloth or a soft towel soaked in a mild cleaning solution to clean bacteria and dirt from the outside of the washing machine.
Cleaning the detergent and fabric softener compartments
Take the detergent and fabric softener compartments and wash them with cold water and soak them in a little detergent, then rinse them with hot water and air dry them.
– Cleaning the washing drum
When cleaning the washing drum, you must ensure that the washing machine is kept empty. Then, directly pour various cleaning solutions into the washing drum such as bleach, white vinegar, a mixture of baking soda dissolved in water and vinegar, or washing machine cleaning powder products. Use the full wash water mode of the washing drum. If this mode is not available, you can pour water into your washing machine. Soak the mixture in the washing machine for 30 minutes to 1 hour to clean the dirt, then start the machine with your normal washing cycle. Finally, use a clean cloth to wipe the washing drum and leave the door open for it to dry completely.
Cleaning the wastewater drain pipe and the water filter
Check the wastewater drain pipe and clean the drain pipe if it is accumulated with dust or some objects that obstruct the water flow, then reinstall it as usual. If the drain pipe is too old, you should replace it with a new one.
Check and clean the water supply valve
Turn off the water supply, then open the water supply pipe and valve to clean the valve and the connection of the pipe with the valve. These operations should be performed gently to avoid damaging the valve or puncturing the filter mesh inside the valve.
Clean the rubber piece of the washing machine (for washing machines with rubber pieces right at the door): Use a damp cloth soaked with a mild cleaning solution to clean because bacteria tend to accumulate in this area.
Although you know how to maintain the washing machine, you still need to pay attention to the following two issues:
1. When washing clothes with a washing machine, do not overload the machine
The washing machine has a fixed maximum weight, so you should not put too many clothes in the washing drum, otherwise the washing machine will be overloaded when the gravity of the water is added during the operation. This not only makes it difficult to clean the clothes but can also cause issues with the motor.
2. The washing machine operates for a long time
Many people have a habit of washing clothes at the end of the week, when there is too much clothes, causing the machine to work continuously all day. This is not good for the machine because if the washing machine operates continuously for a long time, it will reduce its lifespan.
According to An Nhiên – Vietnamnet
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