A washing machine should wash our clothes clean.
But what if the drum suddenly starts to smack disgustingly?
We have cleaning tips for a clean washing machine.
Nobody wants unpleasant smells in clothing.
However, if the washing machine starts to smell strange, this smell can also be carried over to the laundry.
To prevent this, the washing machine should be cleaned regularly.
Washing machine smell: why the drum starts to stink
The causes of a smelly washing machine * can be different.
But the
most common reason is the bacteria
, which are very comfortable in the drum.
This also quickly creates mold in the washing machine.
And mushrooms are also spreading.
In addition to the washing machine drum, the hoses, detergent compartments and rubber seals are also affected.
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Cleaning the washing machine: general precautionary tips
Airing the washing machine
: Leave the washing machine door open after the wash cycle.
This allows the residual heat to escape and it is more difficult for bacteria to form.
The same applies to the detergent compartment.
To prevent the formation of mold here, it is sufficient to open the compartment just a little.
Detergent compartment
clean and rubber seal
: meet a mild detergent and a damp cloth to clean the compartments for detergent and fabric softener.
And the rubber seal can also be wiped off with it.
Clean the fluff filter
: This is where hair and lint tend to collect.
An ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
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Cleaning the washing machine: These home remedies help against a smelly drum
Soda
: The miracle cure soda cleans the washing machine without any major problems.
Put about 40 grams in the detergent drawer and run the empty washing machine at 60 degrees.
Dishwashing
tabs: The living magazine SCHÖNER WOHNEN recommends using dishwashing tabs, among other things.
Start an empty wash cycle at 90 degrees with the dishwasher tab.
The dishwasher tab is not only a strong opponent in the fight against bacteria, but also against limescale.
Vinegar
:
Use
with caution, but vinegar essence is still effective.
It is an ideal cleaning agent for wiping the detergent drawer.
However, in order to clean the drum, the vinegar variant should be avoided.
The risk that the vinegar will not only attack the rubber seal but also the hoses is too great here.
Soda
: With this home remedy, you can even do two steps at once: wash your clothes and clean the washing machine in one.
The soda can be safely added to the normal wash cycle.
One tablespoon of the powder is enough to clean the washing machine.
Citric acid
: Less dangerous for the hoses, but still to be used with care.
Just four to seven tablespoons of citric acid are enough to clean the drum.
Put a few tablespoons of the acid in the drum and run it on the whites program.
(swa)
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