Any household appliance requires maintenance, otherwise it will not last long. Conscientious housewives simply perform the procedures required by the manufacturer.
The rest are waiting for a reason. As for the washing machine, the reason for cleaning may be an unpleasant smell from the washed laundry.
We'll tell you how often you need to clean your washing machine so you don't have to blush because of an unpleasant smell in your bathroom or apartment.
As for general recommendations, for prevention purposes, you need to clean the machine at least once every 3-4 months, even if there is no hint of a bad smell.
Otherwise, it could drag on until expensive repairs are required.
First sign: smell
An unpleasant smell can come from the machine itself while it is idle, or from the washed laundry.
The cause may be residual detergent in the water, in the tray, or a clogged drain filter or sewer.
The second sign: a seal
Your laundry may smell bad because dirt or mold has accumulated in the rubber seal of the loading opening. During the wash cycle, the dirt will fall into the water and stain your laundry.
The third sign: powder consumption
It is believed that as the washing machine elements become dirty, the consumption of washing powder increases and the quality of washing decreases.
The fourth sign: technical
The most harmless thing that can happen is that the machine will stop draining water. The problem can be solved by cleaning the filter.
How to clean a washing machine
Vinegar, which is popular among the people, is not recommended for use by home appliance maintenance and repair technicians.
Of the folk remedies, only citric acid is considered effective and harmless. It can cope with limestone deposits, is inexpensive, and copes with odors.
