How to clean the washing machine without dismantling it piece by piece? With a few simple tricks, with the right products and with our 6 basic rules , no special interventions will be necessary and the washing machine will remain clean. In this way it will wash well for a long time and will consume less electricity.
How to clean your washing machine: 6 basic rules
- Rule 1 : Clean the water filter often. Dirt washed away, any residues and the limescale that accumulates hinder the water drainage. The operation is simple because the filter is made specifically to be disassembled, cleaned and reassembled from time to time (if necessary, consult the instruction manual). Cost: zero. Time: 10-15 minutes.
- Rule 2 : Use descaling products. They prevent the formation of deposits and facilitate the action of the detergent, especially in the case of hard water (very calcareous). It is true that it increases the cost of washing, but it reduces the interventions and maintenance costs. Even better if the descaling product is a natural product, for example bicarbonate.
- Rule 3 : Since dirt and residues can dirty the washing machine, it is good practice to remove stains from the dirtiest fabrics before washing (this way you can also wash at a lower temperature). The important thing is to use effective but non-polluting pre-wash stain removers: Marseille soap on general stains; a rag soaked in oil against tar; talcum powder against grease stains; milk baths against fruit stains, ink, markers; hydrogen peroxide baths for coffee stains.
- Rule 4 : Always keep the detergent drawer clean to prevent encrustations from forming.
- Rule 5 : Keeping the door slightly open when the washing machine is not in use (especially for long periods) prevents the formation of bad odors that could be transferred to the fabrics. Disconnecting the electrical and water connections in the event of prolonged stops also extends the life of the appliance.
- Rule 6 : Always read the instruction manual carefully. If it is well made, and the good brands generally are, it always contains good advice for maintaining the efficiency of the device, saving electricity and obtaining perfect laundry .
