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The tricks for cleaning a washing machine from the inside with vinegar and baking soda may already be well known to you. But do you know how easy it is to keep the nice white look of the machine on the outside? Over time, white plastics tend to yellow and ordinary cleaning products won’t restore the white appearance. However, you can do it this easily and your appliances with a white plastic coating will look like new!
Procedure
Apply a little hydrogen peroxide to a cotton pad and wipe all the yellowed parts of the plastic until the yellowing disappears. The washing machine will shine like new in a few minutes. Hydrogen peroxide also disinfects. It will also help if you have a problem with an odor coming from the drum of the washing machine. Pour 2 bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the fabric softener compartment and run a rinse cycle with the drum empty. You’ll get rid of the smell immediately!
More tricks for a perfectly clean washing machine
Perfect drum cleaning
Even if you think the drum is clean, reality may be completely different. Bacteria, dirt and even mold can hide in the gaps and in places you can’t see. The best solution is to clean the washer every few months by running a wash without laundry. Leave the drum empty, set the machine to 60 degrees and throw two dishwasher tablets into the drum and start a longer cycle. The tablets will eliminate bacteria and perfectly dissolve grease, fat and deposits.
Unpleasant smell
There is a very simple solution to this problem – don’t close the washing machine, but leave it open after washing so that air can circulate freely. Thanks to this you certainly won’t complain about unpleasant odors and dampness.
Clean the filter
The filter serves to protect the pump in the washing machine. Many times pieces of paper tissues and even coins or other objects that don’t belong in the washer get into it. This causes the accumulation of mold and pathogens. Cleaning the filter is not difficult and should be done regularly. You can find the cleaning instructions HERE .
Cleaning the gasket
Thanks to the gasket, water doesn’t leak from the washing machine and the gasket also holds the drum and the internal components of the appliance in place. But it is also another spot that is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Don’t postpone cleaning, because the longer you wait the harder it will be to clean it. After each wash, let the gasket dry thoroughly by leaving the washer open. Also wash it occasionally with a vinegar solution.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
The best way is to clean it with an old toothbrush. You’ll reach every corner and won’t have to worry that something is missing. It’s necessary, because if you pour powder or liquid into areas that are not completely clean, your clothes will never wash well. The drawer can conveniently be washed in the dishwasher.
Choose the right laundry products
The best way is to clean it with an old toothbrush. You’ll reach every corner and won’t have to worry that something is missing. It’s necessary, because if you pour powder or liquid into areas that are not completely clean, your clothes will never wash well. The drawer can conveniently be washed in the dishwasher.
Choose the right laundry products
In stores there is a huge selection of laundry products. The number of products does not mean that each of them is good. Focus on detergents that will thoroughly wash your clothes and take care of the condition of your washing machine. Also always consider what you are washing and at what temperature – every detergent has a precisely specified temperature at which it is suitable for use.
Don’t forget that a clean washing machine means fragrant and clean laundry and lower repair costs!
