![]() Now that you have hopefully successfully given your washing machine a good clean, here are a few tips for how to keep your washing machine clean so that you avoid any problems and make your washing machine last longer. Your washing machine should be nice and clean and free of any bad smells! You can then leave the door open for a few hours so that it can completely dry out. When the cycle is finished, open the washing machine door and dry out the washing machine – paying special attention to the gaskets if you have a front loader.If you don’t have a cleaning cycle function, turn your washing machine on to the hottest setting and a heavy-duty cycle, and let it run through. If your washer has a dedicated cleaning cycle function, turn your washer on to it, and let it run through the cycle to the end. Place the bleach solution into the dedicated bleach compartment, and if using the vinegar solution, pour it into the detergent compartment. If you have the time, you can also pull your washing machine out from the wall and clean the floor underneath it. Give the rest of the outside of your washing machine a good clean with the cleaning solution.If you have a top-loader, give the door a good clean – paying special attention around the door hinge area. You can also use a brush, if need be, to get into all the hard-to-reach places. If you have a front-loader washing machine, spray the cleaning solution onto the door gaskets/seals, and give them a good clean with a cleaning cloth.Once you’ve made up your cleaning solution, you can put it into a spray bottle.If you decide to use bleach, you should wear gloves to protect yourself from touching it. Regardless of which one you use, it will be powerful enough to remove mold and grime from your washing machine and remove any bad smells. ![]() You can either mix 2 cups of hot water with ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide and ¼ cup of lemon juice OR mix 2 cups of water with ½ cup of white vinegar and ¼ cup of lemon juice for a more natural solution. ![]() This will stop you from touching or inhaling any dangerous chemicals and from touching mold and grime that might be in your washing machine. Put on some protective gloves and a protective mask if you have one.Clean Your Washing Machine in 7 Simple Steps Simply follow our step-by-step guide below, and you’ll have your washing machine spick and span in no time. Thankfully, cleaning your washing machine is easy to do and doesn’t take much time. If you don’t clean your washing machine regularly, bad odors can start to occur, mold and grime will develop, and your clothes won’t come out clean after they have gone through a wash cycle. The main reasons for this is that they are a breeding ground for bacteria and mold can develop due to the mix of water and cleaning detergents that you use to clean your clothes. Washing machines need to be regularly cleaned.
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