No matter which washing machine we use, it needs attention anyway. And the most inexpensive Beko, a top-end LG washing machine, are equally influenced by all the same low-quality water. Yes, we can use filters of varying degrees of purification, but we can hardly influence the chemical composition of tap water, as it just kills one of the most expensive components of a washing machine – a heating element.
How to clean a washing machine quickly and inexpensively
It turns out that the simplest tools that are in almost every home will help prolong the life of a washing machine. Scale on the thermoelement, caused by deposits of salts and minerals during heating, significantly reduces the heating efficiency, and in addition, leads to overheating of the heating element. In captivity of scale, the heater heats itself more, as a result of which it simply fails. Replacing the heating element on some models of machines can be difficult, if not completely connected with the replacement of a part of the machine, which costs a lot of money.
Cleaning the heating element with citric acid is not a new, but effective method. True, it must be applied correctly and no more than once every 2-3 months, only then we will definitely not harm the typewriter. There are also special cleaning agents, but citric acid works flawlessly, so it hardly makes sense to experiment. For cleaning, we only need acid (200-300 g), a clean dishwashing sponge and a little time.
- We check the drum for buttons, socks, handkerchiefs and other artifacts left after washing.
- Be sure to check the rubber seal in horizontal-loading machines.
- We fill either the receiving tray with acid, or simply pour it into the drum.
- There should be no laundry in the drum, otherwise it will be damaged by acid.
- We set the maximum heating temperature of the heating element.
- We start the program for washing cottons.
- We monitor the operation of the washing machine, since pieces of scale can get into the drain circuit and the pump filter.
At the end of cleaning, it is highly advisable to carefully check not only the drum, but also the sealing gum, as well as the filter and drain circuit for slag residues. Leaving them is undesirable, as the filter can clog, and in addition, they can damage the pump. And yet, some add about 150-200 g of bleach to citric acid. Theoretically, it should disinfect, additionally clean the drum from plaque and it will shine like new.