Anti-scaling for washing machines: instructions for use

If you live in the city and use plumbing, you probably have hard water. The harder it is, the more limescale deposits. This plaque consists of salts contained in water and at high temperatures is deposited on the heating parts of technical devices: kettle, coffee maker, multicooker, dishwasher and washing machine.

Antikalepin. Instructions for use

To avoid this scenario it is necessary to prevent, namely regular cleaning with descaler. It is enough 1 - 2 times a year, for clarification, see the instructions for the product.

There is no universal instructions, because there are a lot of tools and they are all different in composition. There are in powder form and liquid. By the way, the liquid ones are the most effective - they dissolve in water faster and are more convenient to use, if you believe the reviews.

All manufacturers claim that, if the dosage is observed, the descaler will not damage rubber parts of the washing machine.

Means for descaling

"Furman".

Advantages: it cleans the heating element and the drum of the washing machine; there is no need to measure the dosage, one sachet of 50gr at a time.

ApplicationPowder: twice a year, the powder is poured into an empty drum and run the wash at 30-40 degrees Celsius.

«Greenfield Rus.

Pros: quickly removes limescale in the washing machine and dishwasher

Disadvantages: the pack of 250 grams, the dosage for one application - 60 grams, you need to specifically measure exactly 60 grams, otherwise you can hurt the technique.

Application: Twice a year; pour antiscale in an empty drum, wash at 40 degrees with a strong rotation of the drum.

"Cinderella."

Pros: liquid anti-scaling for cleaning kitchen utensils, washing machines and dishwashers from limescale; 250 ml bottle, 2 caps per application.

Application: Twice a year; pour 2 caps of the product in a glass of water, wash in an empty drum at 40 degrees with strong rotation of the drum.

"Un Momento".

Pros: concentrated liquid descaler, in a pack of 5 ampoules of 10 ml.

Usage: twice a year; pour 1 ampoule into the drum, wash in an empty drum at 60 degrees.

Please note, the manufacturers of the descaler warn that when cleaning the heating element, large pieces of limescale may fall off, which may get stuck in the machine and contaminate the laundry.

Other products and safety when using them

Separately, we should say about Calgon - this is a water softener, it has nothing in common with antikipin, as some might think.

Calgon will not rid your machine of limescaleIt will prevent it from forming.

Therefore, if you already have a fouling, you can not use Calgon - it will get even worse, first you need to clean the heating element, and only then use a preventive agent.

For kettles is suitable liquid antiscale "Silit". To get rid of limescale, the required dosage of the product is poured into a container, then clean, then pour water and put on the fire. After the water boils a little, pour the water off and remove the descaler with a sponge. In the same way "Silit" perfectly cleans the steamer, coffee maker and pots.

Almost all of these funds have in their composition: sulfamic acid 30% (used in industry to clean equipment from lime scale and rust), adipic acid 5% (a powerful tool for dissolving salts), sodium citrate 1/3 of the mixture.

Consequently, the basis of descaler is citric acid, the other acids enhance its properties.

You can buy antiscale in supermarkets and highly specialized hardware departments or on the Internet.

Safety

• Always wear gloves when using the cleaner to avoid chemical burns.
• If the descaler does come into contact with your skin, nose, mouth or eyes, flush immediately with plenty of water. If it does not get better, see a doctor.
• Also, some manufacturers recommend the use of a mask and goggles.
• Also, it's worth noting that you can't clean dishes with the above remedies. But if it is necessary, there are more gentle cleaners.

Anti-limescale with your own hands

Remedy from limescale Can be easily made at home.

Consider some options for dishwashers and washing machines:

1. 100 grams of citric acid pour in and run a short cycle at 40 degrees;
2. 50 grams of vinegar diluted in half a glass of water, pour into the bottom of the basket or into the drum and run the device for 30 minutes at 40 ⁰С.
3. borax (bicarbonate of soda) wipe the doors of the machine, pre-treated with a damp sponge, turn on the machine, after the end of the program remove the remains of borax.
4. Soda with vinegar is used after rinsing all filters of the machine (leave in a soapy solution for 15 minutes), then put the filter in place, sprinkle the soda on the bottom of the machine, put a glass with vinegar, leave for the night. In the morning remove the glass and run the program, after completion wipe the inside with a dry rag.
5. Three liters of expired Coca-Cola pour into the drum and start the wash.

To remove limescale from the kettle, there are the following recipes:

1. take 1 bag of citric acid per liter of water, boil it;
2. boil drinks like Sprite or Coca-Cola;
3. boil the peels of apples or potatoes, then remove the scale from the surface with a sponge.

So, there are many descaler cleaners for electric appliances on the market. You can choose the antiscale in powder or liquid consistency, as well as prepare a replacement at home from improvised means.

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