DIY: Quick Hacks To Clean Your Washing Machine At Home

Do you see water marks on the walls of the tub of the washing machine? Is your appliance losing its shine? It is time to clean it. You do not need mobile applications to schedule a cleaning session or clean anyone at home and spend heftily. We bring you quick DIY hacks that will help you clean the appliance in just 30 minutes.

If you have an automatic machine with a self-cleaning function, you need to follow the instructions and it will be done. However, if your appliance lacks this function, follow our step-by-step guide to clean your washing machine at home.

Clean Washing Machine With A Separate Tub And Drain Using Vinegar

• Fill the tub with hot water and add two cups of white vinegar because it will work like magic for the stained walls and drainage pipe. You do not have to worry about vinegar damaging your clothes as it will be drained before you are done cleaning. The combination of hot water and white vinegar is known to keep germs at bay and kill any bacteria growth in the lint collector, drainage pipe, or any other parts of the machine. Vinegar will also deodorise any part of the appliance that has been smelling funky.
• Once you have run this deadly combination on a regular cycle, drain it completely.
• Take a bucket with hot water and a quarter cup of white vinegar (Uses Of Vinegar Outside Kitchen) in it. You can use a sponge to scrub the insides of the machine or the top portion of the tub, which you were not able to clean with the regular cycle.
• If the appliance has a soap or detergent dispenser, you should scrub it as well as the sides, rubbers, and the cover of the drain and washing tub.
• You can use the same solution to clean the surface of the appliance using a sponge. You should be wary of using harsh material for scrubbing because it will leave scratch marks on the appliance.
• The last step is to run a second regular cycle with hot water and half a cup of baking soda. Once you have drained the mixture, clean the insides of the machine with a soft cloth piece.

How To Clean Front Loading Machines?

• Make a solution of water and vinegar and pour it into a bottle. Spray it on the insides of the tub and leave it to soften dust particles, splashes, and any other kind of stains.
• Use a cloth piece to clean the insides. You can also spray a diluted bleach solution to clean and curb the growth of bacteria and germs.
• Let the door stay open for a couple of hours so that the insides can dry out, or else, a damp smell will prevail.

How To Clean A Top-Loading Machine?

• You have to fill the tub with hot water and add white vinegar to the detergent dispenser.
• After a few minutes, you should pause the hot-water cycle and allow the tub to agitate for a couple of minutes. This will help the water to reach every corner of the tub.
• Pause the cycle again so that vinegar soaks well and make it easy for the dust and dirt to peel off.
• Once the machine has drained the water, use the toothbrush to reach the rim of the tub and other spots.
• You can use a damp microfiber cloth piece to clean the surface of the machine with a solution of hot water and vinegar. It will remove every dust particle and splash of detergent.
• In the end, clean the entire appliance with a dry cloth and hide it under the covers.

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