How to remove mold in a washing machine: budget and effective means - a note for housewives

25.01.2024 09:46

After each use, you need to air out the powder tray and wipe the drum and seal to remove moisture.

In addition, you should periodically clean the equipment so that it lasts a long time and mold does not appear inside.

If the problem still occurs, then you need to take measures to get rid of it as soon as possible.

If you ignore the appearance of mold, the washing will be of lesser quality and the clothes will start to smell unpleasant.

How to remove mold from a washing machine

Most often, it appears on the seal due to residues of washing powder, moisture and small debris that gets into the drum along with the clothes.

Washing machine
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For cleaning you need to use baking soda.

Just 1-2 teaspoons should be diluted in a glass of warm water, and then the contaminated surface can be washed with such a solution. If necessary, you need to make a paste that should be left on the stains for half an hour, and then you can start cleaning.

It would not be a bad idea to wash the detergent drawer using this solution.

After this, run the wash for half an hour. To enhance the effect, you can add a tablespoon of washing powder before starting.

Next, you need to follow simple rules.

For example, once every one or two months it is advisable to run an “empty” wash in boiling mode.

Clean your car with a vinegar or lemon solution every six months.

Earlier we told you how to quickly tidy up your washing machine tray.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor