Cleaning the powder compartment is an important part of washing machine maintenance. If you use powder and other detergents frequently, stains and deposits will form in the compartment.
Sometimes housewives forget about regular cleaning of the tray, and this in turn leads to accumulation of dirt, which is deeply ingrained. As a result, the tray has to be cleaned almost with sandpaper.
To clean the tray from heavy deposits, you will need a limescale remover, washing soda or baking soda, and citric acid.
Steps to clean the tray
The first step is to prepare a suitable container, which should be deep and wide. Place the dirty tray there, add a handful of citric acid and completely fill it with boiling water. As soon as the citric acid reaction is over, the water should be poured out of the container.
The second step is adding soda ash to the tray. Then you need to completely fill it with boiling water and leave it to soak for 2 hours to remove the mold. After that, the water needs to be poured out again.
The third stage is soaking the tray in a special product for removing limescale. The cleaning product should be used according to the instructions. It is necessary to put the tray in a container, add the required amount of the product and pour boiling water or prepare a solution from dry powder.
After all cleaning stages, the tray should be thoroughly rinsed in clean water, and it will shine with cleanliness and freshness. It is important to regularly clean the tray and not allow heavy dirt to form.
