The washing machine is an essential household appliance. Did you know that while washing clothes, the washing machine itself also needs to be cleaned regularly? If the washing machine has been used for a long time and is not cleaned, the washing performance may decline, dirt may accumulate, and the clothes may become dirtier as they are washed. Today, the editor will teach you some tips on how to clean your washing machine.

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1. Cleaning method

1. Bleach

The appearance of the washing machine looks very clean, but it The inner cylinder has probably become very dirty. The mud and ash accumulated over the years are all covering the inner cylinder.

Put more than half a bucket of clean water into the washing machine, and then add about 400ml of bleach.

Unscrew the washing machine, let it rotate, and start wiping.

Half an hour later, the bleach had cleaned out the dirt in the inner barrel.

Drainage of the washing machine, because there is still some bleach left in it,

So it is necessary to store water once and then drain it thoroughly.

2. Special cleaning agent for washing machines

Using this special cleaning agent will not cause too much harm to the washing machine itself.

Find a large bucket, pour water and descaling agent into it, and mix in the ratio of descaling agent to water = 1/2.

Then pour in the prepared special detergent and stir evenly.

After the washing machine rotates for about 20 minutes, find a bucket to drain the water.

Pour the drained water into the washing machine and repeat draining and pouring. Stop when it feels clean.

Rinse the inside of the washing machine, put the drain pipe back in place, and drain the water.

3. Soaking in hydrogen peroxide

You can go to the store to buy a bottle of hydrogen peroxide for about 1 yuan.

Mix hydrogen peroxide into water and pour it into the washing machine, then add an appropriate amount of washing powder.

Let the washing machine start stirring and stop rotating when all the foam comes out.

Then soak for about 3 hours, which can effectively kill viruses and bacteria.

Just rinse it clean.

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4. Disinfectant

You can use disinfectant mixed with water for cleaning. The specific ratio is stated on each bottle of disinfectant.

Soak the washing machine in water mixed with disinfectant for about 30 minutes. The disinfectant is corrosive to a certain extent, so it should not be too long.

Then clean it again and you’re done.

5. Large drum washing machine

When cleaning the drum type washing machine, the inner drum and outer parts need to be cleaned, so it is a little more troublesome.

What we can do is simple cleaning. If you want to clean it thoroughly,

you need to find a specialized master to dismantle the entire bucket and then clean it.

Using the washing machine correctly can also reduce the chance of breeding bacteria and mold

2. How to use the washing machine correctly

1. Place the washing machine in a ventilated place at home. A humid and poorly ventilated environment can easily encourage bacteria and mold to breed in the laundry tank.

If the place where the washing machine is placed is not ventilated, it is recommended to use an electric fan to dry the washing tub after use.

2. Clothes that are not to be washed temporarily should be placed in a laundry basket with holes and ventilated, rather than thrown directly into the laundry chute, especially clothes that have been exposed to rain, or are wet due to sweating a lot. It is also not advisable to pile them together to avoid moisture and mold breeding.

3. When doing laundry, do not put too much detergent into it, otherwise it will not be washed cleanly and will remain on the clothes or in the washing tank, causing contamination instead.

4. After the clothes are washed and dehydrated, they should be taken out to dry as soon as possible to avoid leaving the washed clothes in the washing tank for a long time. Humidity will not only produce odor, but also easily breed bacteria and mold.

5. Every time you finish washing clothes, remove the filter in the washing machine, remove lint and debris, wash and dry, and then put it back.

6. After washing, open the top cover of the washing machine to ventilate it for at least 1 hour, or use the drying function to dry the inside of the washing tank before covering it.

The above is the washing machine cleaning method compiled by the editor. I hope it will be helpful to you. Please continue to pay attention for more practical household knowledge.