How to clean the washing machine with vinegar?

A washing machine is a necessary household appliance in the house, without which it is impossible to do. But it may be subject to scaling, so it is important to properly care for it. In this case, not only store supplies, but also ordinary vinegar, which can be found at home, can help cope with pollution.

The washing machine may become dirty in the following cases:

• One of the main reasons for the formation of lime deposits is water of poor quality. Most often, water from the plumbing system receives water with a high content of hardness salts and other chemical elements that adversely affect the metal components of the washing machine. Unfortunately, in this case nothing depends on the efforts of the person.
• The use of low-quality powder and other detergents contributes to the pollution of the machine. They can have a lot of chemistry, which adversely affects the operation of the washing machine. Therefore, it is important to take full responsibility for the choice of powders, buying high-quality and proven products.
• Another reason is the frequent intensive use of the household appliance. The stronger the washing mode, the faster the deposit is deposited. It is necessary to alternate between modes, thereby not provoking the appearance of pollution.

In order to clean the pollution from the washing machine, it is not necessary to buy expensive tools in stores, you can use a home remedy - vinegar. This method has its pros and cons:

• This method is very effective, which is an undoubted advantage. With the help of cleaning with vinegar, you can easily get rid of scale, because vinegar is an aggressive acidic substance and is able to eat off alkali.
• The use of this substance is safe for all components of the washing machine and does not affect its functions and further work.
• In addition to descaling, vinegar also removes various bacteria and fungal organisms, as well as washes away mold. Thus, this substance has a disinfecting function.

• When cleaning the device with vinegar, you can forget about the unpleasant "swamp" smell.
• The method is good and the fact that it does not involve large expenditures on expensive funds. Vinegar has a small price, and usually it is always in household use.
• It should be noted that this substance has a sharp and specific smell, which is a minus when cleaning the machine. After the procedure, it is necessary to ventilate the room and turn on the additional rinse mode to get rid of the smell in the drum.
• Despite the safety of this tool, you should not get carried away with the dosage, otherwise the vinegar can spoil the sealing rubber. It will become tough and eventually break.

To remove dirt on the surface, it is enough to use a piece of cloth soaked in a solution of dishwashing liquid with the addition of vinegar in the ratio of 5: 1. Instead of a cloth, you can use a toothbrush that will effectively wipe off dirt from the surface of the machine. After completion of the procedure, the foam from the prepared solution is washed off with a sponge, and the surface is wiped with a dry cloth.

With the help of vinegar, you can clean the washing machine at home, not only outside, but also from the inside. To do this, you can use other improvised means, for example, soda or citric acid, and not just vinegar. It is also possible to wash the washer with specialized solutions, the main thing is to choose them correctly so that they do not damage the household appliance.

This procedure should be done every three to four months. Shortening the interval can damage the washing machine:

• To eliminate scale, you first need to free the drum from all clothing.
• Then it is necessary to pour vinegar in the amount of two glasses into the powder receptacle.
• After that, the machine should be started at a high temperature for a cycle of two to three hours.
• But the previous point does not mean that you can safely go about your business during this time, because already five minutes after the start of the washing, you need to turn off the machine and leave it for an hour so that the vinegar solution is well absorbed in the scale.
• Then the device is switched on again and wait until the cycle is completed.
• After the time has expired, the machine must be opened and cleaned with a cloth moistened with vinegar and water, a filter, a rubber seal, and a door with the drum itself.
• Then you need to start the device again for a short time so that the vinegar odor and all the residues of scale build up.
• At the end of the procedure, the washing machine with all its elements must be wiped dry. The door must be left open for ventilation.

The described method of removing scale kills two birds with one stone, since it also saves the washing machine from unpleasant smell. If after the procedure, the musty smell is still left, you should repeat the manipulations again, but already by adding a little soda to the vinegar in the following proportions: a cup of vinegar and 0.5 cups of soda (it is poured into a powder container). You can also add essential oil there.

Rubber seals, like nothing else, need regular cleaning. It is enough to push the rubber back to see a large amount of dirt that flew in while the drum was spinning. Dirt is not the worst thing that can appear on the compactor, mold and mildew may also occur. If you find such dirt, you first need to wash it off with water, wipe it with a clean cloth and only then start cleaning it with vinegar until the gum is completely clean.

When cleaning the car do not forget about the container where the powder is poured. To do this, you need to use the capacity where the water will be poured with the addition of 9% vinegar in the amount of two hundred and fifty milliliters. The container is placed in this solution for twenty-four hours. Then it is wiped with a dry sponge to a perfectly clean state.

Soda can also be added to the vinegar. The prepared solution should be left in the tray for about an hour and a half, then clean the dirt with a brush, they will easily and quickly move away. Then it is important to rinse the container.

If the water circulates poorly, an unpleasant smell emanates from the car or the device is leaking - this indicates that the filter is clogged. To eliminate the blockage, a special tank is inserted in order for the water to merge, then the valve opens, and the water that remains there will also be drained.After that, the filter is unscrewed, cleaned both from the outside and from the inside and installed in its original place.

A few tips to note hostesses:

• Before you start cleaning the machine with vinegar, you need to protect your hands, wearing rubber gloves.
• Vinegar cleans off not a washing machine, but also clothes with linen. Therefore, you can safely add this substance when washing things. Vinegar is useful for both colored and light fabrics. Wash should be done for at least sixty minutes. By the way, the substance can be added during rinsing and it will become easier to iron things.
• In addition to vinegar, you can use other improvised means of purification, for example, soda. It removes mold well. You just need to add soda to the water and moisten a rag in the solution. Wipe the machine once a week. You can also get rid of pollution with citric acid.
• In addition to popular recipes, you can use bleach containing chlorine, which can be purchased at the store, to clean the machine. A solution is poured into the measuring cup, poured into the drum and set to sixty degrees or higher. After the procedure, you must rinse and wipe the drum with a dry cloth. And it is important to always ventilate the room, because breathing chlorine vapor is harmful.
• Do not neglect to clean the washing machine, especially in hard-to-reach places, otherwise it is there that accumulation of dirt can lead to device breakdown. A repair of a washing machine will cost a lot.

Some housewives clean the washing machine with vinegar for preventive purposes, but, unfortunately, this tool is not able to prevent the formation of scale and other contaminants. They will still be formed because of the quality of the water. But you can abide by other preventive measures to washing machine lasted a long time:

• Hot water for washing is harmful to the condition of the machine, the temperature should be average.
• General cleaning of the device must be done every three to four months.
• As soon as the laundry has been washed, the drum should be wiped dry. Until it is dry, you can not close the door.
• Before you pour the new powder, you should carefully read the instructions, because some detergents are added to the drum instead of the tray.
• Old things are best washed by hand.
• It is not recommended to overload the drum with a large amount of clothing, it is better to wash it in two stages. But at the same time between the two washes should be observed interval equal to at least thirty minutes.

• It is better to wash small things together with large ones so that the load is distributed correctly.
• Do not choose too aggressive substances to cleanse the dirt; they can harm the device.
• You should not choose the mode of enhanced rinsing, otherwise the device will be clogged with particles of cloth, and scum will begin to form.

On how to properly clean the machine with vinegar, see the following video.