For smooth operation, the washing machine requires constant care. When using the machine, a gradual accumulation of microorganisms occurs, because there are ideal conditions for this - water and heat. Let's figure out how to disinfect an automatic washing machine yourself.
Disinfection of the machine
The component parts of the machine have a favorable climate for the appearance of microbes.
This especially applies to places where water accumulates:
- Compartment for loading conditioners and powder;
- Filter;
- Cuff;
- Tank.
For this reason, you need to clean your washing equipment regularly.
Disinfection of the washing machine contains the following points:
- Cleaning the external parts of the washing machine;
- Destruction of microbes;
- Cleaning filters;
- Cleaning the device from foreign odors;
- Removing scale and mold deposits.
Correct use of cleaning products
Cleaning the outside of the washing machine is done as follows. First of all, you need to dilute a little dishwashing detergent in a large amount of water. Next, soak a cloth in this solution and wipe the front side of the washing machine with it, paying attention to the hatch door.
Then use a dry cloth to wipe the washer dry. Next you need to process the glass of the hatch. A glass cleaner is suitable for these purposes.
The body of the washing machine cannot be cleaned with the following means:
- Dry powders;
- Abrasive substances;
- Substances containing chlorine.
Before dismantling the filter, you need to lay a dry cloth under the machine. After all, when you unscrew it, a small amount of water may leak out of the filter. The filter should be cleaned under running water, using detergent. You can also disinfect it with Domestos.
The powder tray is a place where bacteria and even mold can appear. Therefore, it must be washed without fail. To remove the tray, you need to press on the latch, then gently pull it towards you.
A heavily soiled tray should be soaked in a solution of cleaning agent and water for a couple of hours, then cleaned with a toothbrush. To remove limescale, you need to use soda (calcined or food grade). Then you can disinfect the tray with Domestos.
It should be noted that the powder receptacle must be cleaned and wiped with a dry cloth after each wash.
The hole for the powder receptacle must also be cleaned with a sponge and cleaning agent. After cleaning, the tray must be wiped dry with a cloth.
You can remove mold and eliminate foreign odors in the machine first with soda, and then with citric acid. The first product is used to clean the drum of the machine. To do this, take a soft sponge. Use it to apply slightly damp soda to the drum of the washing machine.The inside of the cuff can be treated in the same way.
The cuff should be pulled apart during cleaning. About an hour after applying the product, you need to clean the washer drum and cuff with a sponge. Then you should rinse well and then wipe dry the cleaned sides of the above parts of the washing machine.
The most important procedure is to disinfect the washing machine from the inside. It allows you to get rid of viruses, kill all bacteria and destroy fungus. Disinfection of washing equipment can only be done using special means.
Such products include chlorine, as well as products made on the basis of chlorine. However, chlorine should only be used in exceptional cases. For example, when you need to overcome a virus or infection. In other cases, it is recommended to use other, more delicate methods of disinfection.
For example, you can use various oxygen-containing bleaches:
- Vanish;
- Velvet;
- Belle;
- Synergetic.
These products have disinfectant properties. You need to add bleach during normal washing.
To clean parts from scale, rid them of mold and defeat bacteria, you must use:
- Dr. Beckman;
- Cleaning agent SANDOKKAEBI;
- Means Doctor TEN Antibacterial.
Performing disinfection during washing
Disinfection of washing equipment can also be carried out during washing, since many bacteria and most microorganisms begin to die when the water temperature is 60 degrees. You can, for example, select the “Synthetic 60” or “Cotton 60” washing mode.
Whirlpool machines are equipped with an “Antibacterial” mode. When this mode is turned on, the water temperature rises to 80 degrees. This temperature is maintained for fifteen minutes.
And Miele devices have the “Hygiene-cotton” option. In this mode, the water temperature is 60 degrees for one hour. You can also use the Boil option, which kills the dysentery bacillus.
Machines manufactured by Whirlpool, LG, Daewoo contain a steam option, which also destroys bacteria.
