When should you maintain your washing machine?
Due to our hectic schedules, we rely on our household appliances, including the washing machine, to solve our problems. However, without proper maintenance, these appliances can eventually malfunction.
Taking care of your washing machine means regularly performing an empty wash cycle to remove dirt, residue, and limescale that can lead to excessive energy and detergent consumption.
How to know if your washing machine needs maintenance?
To determine if your machine needs a limescale, mold, and bacteria-cleaning empty cycle, simply smell the freshly washed laundry. If the odor is unusual, it may indicate the presence of limescale, mold, or excess detergent in the drum or seal.
In this case, it’s recommended to perform a high-temperature empty wash, for example at 60 or 90 degrees, without detergents. However, there are eco-friendly and cost-effective methods for cleaning your washing machine using common products like vinegar, baking soda, salt, or even citric acid.
How to disinfect your washing machine?
For a thorough cleaning of your washing machine and to eliminate limescale and dirt residues in seconds, pour 250 ml of white vinegar directly into the drum. If your machine has a dedicated drum cleaning program, that’s perfect. Otherwise, a 60-degree empty cycle for one hour will also work. If you don’t have vinegar, baking soda is an effective alternative.
