A washing machine is a familiar device in most households. It provides the convenience of washing clothes quickly, easily, and efficiently. However, there are cases where users misuse the washing machine, resulting in funny and absurd situations. The following story is an example.
A girl named Ayander shared a story on social media that attracted over 13 million views and thousands of comments. According to her post, when she brought home raw meat, her lazy sister decided to use the washing machine to… wash the meat. And she didn’t just talk about it, Ayander posted a video of the large pieces of raw meat being put into the washing machine and spinning inside. Not just once, but multiple times to ensure the meat was thoroughly cleaned.
Video of raw meat being washed in a washing machine received a lot of attention (Video ayanderr)
Most of the comments under the girl’s video expressed fear and concern about her actions. Many people believed that after washing meat in the washing machine, the machine would have to be thrown away because the drum would be contaminated with the smell of raw meat. This would mean that even if you wash clothes in that environment, they wouldn’t be cleaned and smell as fresh as before. Others added that the washing machine drum should only be used for washing clothes and should not be used to wash food, particularly raw meat.
“Now your clothes will smell like raw meat,” commented user Reezy. “You will have to throw away the washing machine because of this,” added user Katerina. “You will need to run the washing machine for many, many times with nothing to clean it, it’s really terrible,” commented user Amelia.
In fact, as mentioned above, washing machines are designed to clean clothes and fabrics. So using them to clean food or raw meat is highly discouraged. Additionally, if the washing machine is not regularly cleaned and maintained, the drum becomes an ideal breeding ground for a large number of bacteria and mold.
A washing machine should only perform its intended purpose of cleaning clothes and fabric items (Illustrative image)
How dirty is the washing machine drum?
The washing machine drum comes into contact with dirty clothes from the dirtiest stage to the cleanest. Therefore, according to experts, washing machines contain more bacteria than users might think, especially in the drum compartment. These bacteria can come from sweat, dirt in clothes, or fabric fibers.
Experts and researchers have also found a large number of bacteria in the rubber gasket around the washing machine door or in the detergent and water compartments. Besides coming from dirty clothes, bacteria can also come from the environment where the washing machine is placed.
To get a clearer idea of the dirt and bacteria inside the washing machine drum, you can watch a series of videos recorded and posted by many users. In these videos, when they start cleaning the drum, the water turns dark, indicating that a significant amount of dirt is being processed.
An unwashed washing machine drum (Illustrative image)
The water in the washing machine turns dark when running the cleaning cycle (Photo by Diệp Tâm)
Dr. Ricarda M. Schmithausen, a senior doctor at the Institute of Hygiene and Public Health at the World Health Organization’s Collaborating Center at the University of Bonn, Germany, said that even after the washing process, some types of bacteria in the drum can still survive. This is because most users use water temperatures of only 30-40 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 60 degrees Celsius to be safe for the clothes, so the bacteria will not be completely eliminated.
When should you clean the washing machine drum?
Experts advise that it is best for each household to clean the washing machine drum, as well as the entire machine, every month if it is frequently used. If it is not used often, it can be cleaned every two months.
Cleaning the washing machine drum has benefits such as preventing the buildup of bacteria and dirt in the drum, improving cleaning efficiency, preventing unpleasant odors, and ensuring the longevity of the appliance.
Modern washing machines now have a dedicated cleaning cycle mode. Users simply need to press a button. The cleaning process can take from 3 to 12 hours, depending on the mode and operation mechanism of the washing machine. Users can also add specialized cleaning solutions or cleaning tablets to enhance effectiveness.
Regular maintenance and cleaning of the washing machine (Illustrative image)
For washing machines that have not been cleaned or maintained for a long time, it is best to call a professional technician to thoroughly check the device. And most importantly, during use, users should strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use of the machine instead of utilizing it for other inappropriate purposes.
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