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How to clean a washing machine with citric acid
I would like the washing machine to serve for more than one year. But this is not always the case. If the water is too hard, then without special means, the mechanism of the washing machine will be covered with a layer of scale, which disables not only the heating element, but also other important parts of the equipment. The question arises of how to clean an automatic washing machine and whether it can be done right at home.
Learning how to clean your washing machine will extend its life.
How do I clean my washing machine with citric acid?
Citric acid is a natural descaler. With its help, you can remove limescale not only from the kettle or toilet, but also from the walls of the washing machine. But you need to take into account a number of rules:
- The amount of acid used depends on how long ago the cleaning was carried out. If there is too much scale, you need to use 5-6 bags of the product.
- The contents of four bags are added to the powder container, and two more are added to the drum of the washing machine.
- It is necessary to turn on the washing mode at the maximum temperature. At temperatures below 90 degrees, scale will remain.
It is necessary to use citric acid to clean the heating element from scale at least once every two months. This frequency is sufficient to keep the machine in good condition. Of course, you do not need to put the laundry in the machine during cleaning.
How do I clean my washing machine with acetic acid?
Vinegar removes limescale as well as any store-bought product. But it is used much less often than citric acid. In the process of cleaning, you need to adhere to a number of recommendations:
- Vinegar is more aggressive than citric acid. Therefore, if you use it too often, the structure of the rubber parts of the machine is destroyed. So the product can be used no more than once every 3 months. In general, it is recommended to alternate acetic acid with citric acid. After all, the first removes scale better, although it is unsafe.
- Pour vinegar into the powder hole. You do not need to add it to the drum.
- Vinegar should be used, and not vinegar essence, since the latter is characterized by even more aggressiveness.
To clean the drum of the washing machine, pour half a glass of whiteness into it. The wash program starts with a temperature of at least 60 degrees for an hour. At the end of the process, the drum will be clean and the unpleasant odor will disappear. In the future, you should always leave the door of the machine open until all the moisture has evaporated.
It is not necessary to buy expensive products or call a professional to descale the washing machine. You can tidy up your home appliances with your own hands.