In order to be able to use the washing machine continuously, it needs care. Elements of the washing structure constantly require cleaning, because mold, unpleasant smell, microorganisms are not particularly in line with hygienic standards. To clean the parts of the washing machine there are a variety of means, about which we will tell you in our article. We will also explain what means are best suited specifically for your design.
Disinfecting your washing machine from germs
What is disinfection? Disinfection is an order of tasks after which an object is disinfected from various germs and parasites. In a washing machine are excellent conditions for the emergence of all kinds of microorganisms, in particular infected places where there is water: in the filter, tank, tray and under the cuff. To avoid these problems, it is necessary to disinfect and timely clean the unit in a timely manner.
Here are the procedures that include the concept of disinfecting:
- Removing various kinds of dirt and washing the outer elements of the washing machine;
- Washing the filters;
- Descaling;
- Cleaning of all kinds of odors and mold;
- Disinfection of the tank from germs.
Cleaning products (for proper use)
Washing and wiping the outside of your washing machine is a very simple task. Just take a rag (a soft lint is acceptable), soak it in water diluted with dishwashing detergent.
Wipe the front panel and the boot door. Then you need to wipe the structure with a dry cloth.
The glass of the door can be cleaned with a glass cleaner, which you may already be used to.
To prevent the appearance of various unpleasant odors in the machine, and the drain was always functional, it is necessary to wash in time the drain filter. It is advisable to clean it once a month.
If you do not know the location of the drain filter, we can help you: it is located under the bottom of the front panel of the washing construction, and unscrews counterclockwise. From the hole where the filter is located, it is possible that a small part of the water will pour out, so prepare in advance a low container of water and a floor cloth.
The filter should be cleaned under running water with detergent. To disinfect drain filter.It would be better to rinse it in water with Domestos.
The powder box also has to be cleaned, because bacteria and mold can grow in it. To wash the tray, it must first be removed. To do this, pull the latch toward you.
If your box is very dirty, it's best to soak it in water with detergent for about 60-120 minutes first, and then clean everything with an old, unwanted toothbrush. You may have yellow plaque (pictured as lime) in your tray, baking soda (baking soda and soda ash is acceptable) may be the best way to remove it.
Water with Domestos is also a very good way to rinse and disinfect the box.
Don't forget to clean the hole where the tray sits as well. It, too, can deposit powder and even develop fungus. All contamination can be washed with a sponge and detergent, and then you need to wipe everything with a dry cloth.
To get rid of the unpleasant smell inside your washing machine, as well as various kinds of mold, you can use citric acid and baking soda. Soda can be used when cleaning cuff and the drum.
To do this, take a soft sponge and put a little damp baking soda on it, and then simply clean the surface of the cuff and the inner drum with the sponge.
The cuff should be pulled apart. After 30-60 minutes, you need to sponge the cuff and drum, and then wash and dry everything. Microorganisms and unpleasant odors will help to cope with acetic acid.
There is one disadvantage of cleaning with acetic acid - the machine can keep its smell for a long time, and you can eradicate it with a long period of rinsing with conditioner.
One of the main important activities is to disinfect the washing machine, or rather its interior. Clean the inside of the washing machine means that we disinfect it from fungus, various kinds of viruses (tubercle bacillus, hepatitis, influenza and others) and infectious bacteria.
To disinfect the washing machine from microorganisms and bacteria is possible only with special agents. Only chlorine, or products based on it, can cope with infections.
Most housewives have tried to disinfect washing machines at home with Domestos, Belilina, ACE and other similar agents, commenting that after such mixtures the machine was workable and nothing happened to it.
But we recommend not to do so with your washing construction.
In other simple cases, you can easily get rid of microorganisms with any other easy and importantly effective methods.
In this case, the disinfection of the washing machine will pass at the highest level and there will be no harm to either the device or you.
For example, bleaches that contain acid (such as Vanish, Belle, Synergetic, Velvet) so have the peculiarity to disinfect. And that means that even a normal washing process with these products can not only wash your clothes, but also disinfect them and your machine from the inside. We advise you to use such special laundry detergents that will help you, get rid of limescale, mold and various kinds of bacteria:
- Dr. Tan Antibacterial;
- Dr. Beckman;
- Disinfectant from the manufacturers of Korea SANDOKKAEBI.
To disinfect the structure, it is possible to run the washing process with cotton kitchen towels, pre-pour 100 milliliters of Multidez-Teflex (disinfectant) into the powder tray.
This product destroys bacteria that carry tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B, adenovirus, polio.
The remedy is safe and does not cause allergic reactions.
Disinfection during washing
In general, the disinfection of the washing machine, which takes place at home, can take place not only with the help of chemicals, but also during the washing process itself. Some microorganisms and various bacteria can die at high water temperatures, mainly from 60 degrees.
For example, in order to get rid of mites (dust mites) or other various germs there is an opportunity to run the washing program with the mode "Cotton 60" or "Synthetic 60".
In washing designs Virpool there is a special mode "Antibacterial", in this mode, the water is able to heat up as much as 80 degrees Celsius, and has the property to maintain this temperature for fifteen minutes or more.
In machines from manufacturers Miele is present mode "Hygiene-Cotton", he keeps the temperature at 60 degrees Celsius for about 60 minutes. Just to disinfect the washing machine from the inside is allowed to run the mode "Boiling", which is able to destroy dysentery bacillus.
It is also possible to get rid of various kinds of bacteria and microorganisms by turning on the steam function. This function is equipped with the machine from the manufacturers Daewoo, Whirlpool and LG. This function is capable of destroying microorganisms, bacteria with silver ions.
This disinfection technology can also be applied in the washing constructions from the manufacturers Daewoo and Samsung.
The new automatic washing machine design Haier WasH20 B, is a novelty among a large range of household appliances. During the washing process in such a unit, electrolysis is formed. Electrolysis is the breakdown of water into cations and ions. Cations are capable of destroying germs and a variety of bacteria at the most normal temperature, and without chemistry.
As you already understand, partial disinfection of a washing machine design is possible even during the washing itself. For full disinfection of the construction, it is necessary to wash all removable elements to a shine (filtersThe washing machine can be completely disinfected by washing all its removable elements (filters, drain hose and powder tray) and by washing with a special disinfectant.
