Mold and mildew. wash the washing machine - my experience) (continued about the nozzles)

Ways to get rid of mold in a washing machine

If the case is not running, you can relatively quickly and easily remove mold from the surfaces of the machine with your own hands and with a rag. But more often than not, we see a problem because it is too big. If the mold has developed in the hidden cavities of the tank and in hard-to-reach units, it must be taken seriously and thoroughly.

Heat and acid

Mold cannot tolerate heat and acids. A dry environment is also uncomfortable for her.

1. Turn on the washing machine for a long wash at a temperature of 95 degrees (without putting any laundry in it). Pour about a liter of chlorine bleach, such as Whiteness, into the dispensing tray.
2. When the temperature is at its maximum, pause the wash cycle for a few hours.
3. Turn on the machine again and wait for the wash to finish.
4. Pour 3 cups 11% table vinegar into the dispensing tray. Turn on the machine in the rinse mode.
5. After the process is over, open the machine and dry it thoroughly. You can even rub it with a dry towel to speed up drying.

Some housewives prefer to use vinegar and bleach at the same time. But this method is too radical and can harm the parts of the machine.

Baking soda, citric acid, and laundry detergent with bleach can help you fight mold.

sunlight

If possible, take the washing machine outside in hot sunny weather. Ultraviolet light is harmful to black mold. Leave the clipper open in the sun for one day and the fungal colonies will be destroyed.

Copper sulfate

Rub the rubber cuff from the inside with a 50% solution of copper sulfate. Leave it on for a day, then rinse with water and powder or detergent. If you do this after every wash, the mildew will no longer appear.

Lemon acid

A citric acid solution will help not only clean mold, but also eliminate unpleasant odors. Dilute citric acid (400 g) in a liter of water, pour the solution into the powder tray and turn on the machine for the maximum wash time. Select the boil mode without adding laundry.

Airing

Mold often forms inside the cuff due to poor ventilation of the machine. Therefore, after each wash, be sure to leave the door open to prevent dampness.

Use of special equipment

If none of the above methods helped, then you will have to disassemble the machine and thoroughly wash all internal surfaces. To do this, you can use soda, domestos or special agents that destroy the fungus. After that, keep the cleaned parts in the sun or under an ultraviolet lamp.

What to do if mold appears on the rubber band of the washing machine

The main reason why a washing machine smells like mold is because of the presence of mildew in it. It must be fought with it, since a person can experience various allergic reactions. As a result, immunity is weakened, and many other infections can attack the body.

In order to remove the mold on the washing machine's rubber band as much as possible, you need to understand what he is most afraid of. It is necessary to act with several methods at once, then the result will be. The fungus disappears if exposed to acids, high temperatures. Also, all parts of the washing machine must be dry.

In this case, you need to do the following:

• pour "Whiteness" into the powder dispenser;
• start the long wash cycle at the maximum temperature;
• after an hour of washing, the program must be stopped and the machine must be left to stand for about an hour.After that, continue washing;
• after the main program ends, pour a few tablespoons of vinegar into the measuring tank, then turn on the "Rinse" mode;
• after rinsing, thoroughly wipe all internal parts of the machine;
• wipe the measuring tanks dry;
• the washing machine should be left open for a few days so that the unpleasant odor disappears.

How to clean the tray in a typewriter

If the smell of dampness comes from the car, but outwardly the fungus is not visible, this is not a reason to think that it is not there. Colonies can hide under a rubber rim or in other secret places (in a hose, drain). There are different methods to get rid of odor and mold in an automatic washing machine at home.

This is a more concentrated acid, so less of it is needed: half a glass. Washing is switched on in the same mode. Only the vinegar is not poured in immediately, but after the machine has drained the first portion of water.

Other remedies that can fix the current problem are baking soda, dishwasher tablets, chlorine bleach.

For processing, mix several tablespoons of soda with water until a mushy mass is obtained, with which fungal foci are treated with a brush. The soda should work for about half an hour. After that, wash "dry" is also started, setting the maximum time and temperature. For greater efficiency, you can add a couple of tablespoons of powder to the tray.

Cleaning with dishwasher tablets

The peculiarity of this method is that the tablets (6 pieces) are placed not in the powder container, but directly into the drum. Next, start the wash, as described above. Approximately in the middle of the cycle, you need to pause the program (or turn off the machine, if it does not have such a function) and let it stand for at least 3 hours. During this time, boiling water and the active substances of the tablet should remove odor and mold. After that, the wash is brought to the end.

Chlorine cleaning

This method of removing odor and fungus is good for very advanced cases, but not for all machines. The instructions must necessarily indicate that the use of chlorine is permissible.

The principle is the same: long wash at high temperature without laundry. Pour a liter of chlorine bleach into the powder container and start washing. In the same way, in the middle of the process, the car is stopped for at least an hour and a half, after which it is started again.

At the end of the cycle, 2 glasses of 9% vinegar are poured into the tank and the rinse mode is started.

When cleaning at home, be aware of the noises that the washing machine makes. If large pieces of plaque and scale get into the drain, they must be removed immediately, otherwise your assistant may break down. Uncharacteristic noise for her, whistling, grinding, buzzing - a reason to immediately pause and check for lumps of deposits in the drum and drain.

It was not easy to clean the powder compartment as it contained a lot of hard-to-reach places, small protruding parts and depressions covered with rust. We deliberately did not bring the result to the ideal, this work is too laborious.

You can do a trickier thing: generously sprinkle all the walls of the compartment with a cleaning agent from a spray bottle, leave the plaque to soak for a couple of hours, and only then proceed with manual cleaning.

Next, we proceed to cleaning the tray itself, which is usually covered with a rusty coating, powder residues and other cleaning additives. For this you can use:

• A mixture of vinegar and soda;
• Pemolux and other household chemicals;
• A mixture of hot water, vinegar and baking soda.

Cover the container with the agent of your choice and leave / soak it for 30 minutes, or preferably a couple of hours.

If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the tray in it. The rust may not go away completely, but it will be much easier to remove it after cleaning in the dishwasher.

Well, that's all, the inside of the car is clean and ready to go! You just have to bring out the external beauty: wipe the control panel (especially the protruding buttons), wash the door from the inside and outside, wipe the top and side panels.

How to prevent mold growth

So that in the future the operation of the washing machine does not lead to the appearance of fungus, you need to use it correctly. For prophylaxis, citric acid is poured into the powder compartment every month and a long wash is started without putting laundry in the drum. This procedure will get rid of mold and scale, protect against bacteria.

Fungus often spreads in the washing machine due to the rinse aid. Moreover, the higher the cost of the product, the better mold spreads in its residues. Therefore, after each use of the fabric softener, remove the tray and rinse well, and wipe the inside of the drum with a cloth.

Dirty laundry must not be stored in the washing machine, the appliance is not intended for this. In addition, sweat, epithelial particles and grease are excellent breeding grounds for mold and odors. Therefore, dirty clothes should be put in a special basket.

Where does mold appear

The growth of fungus on the rubber components of the automatic machine, as a rule, is caused by the following factors:

1. Humidity. The household appliance is mainly installed in the bathroom. Regular high humidity is the main cause of mold. To minimize the development of fungus from the inside of the drum, it is always worthwhile to open the door of the machine for airing after washing.
2. Warmly. Black plaque forms more quickly in warm rooms. In addition, warm water used for washing stimulates its appearance.
3. Dirt. Bacteria and spores constantly get into the drum of the automatic machine from things. It is a favorable environment for mold and odor development.

If the drum begins to smell unpleasant, and black dots appear in some places, you need to take immediate action. However, before you can destroy the fungus, you need to find it. Sometimes this task causes some difficulties. Mold predominantly develops into:

• filter;
• compartment for powder and conditioner;
• with elastic bands inside the drum;
• on the inlet and drain hoses.

You should not ignore the appearance of black mold inside the household appliance. These microspores lead to the development of local and general allergic reactions. In particular, they cause itching, skin redness, flaking. In severe cases, mold can cause angioedema or severe hives. In addition, the fungus negatively affects the respiratory system. Regular penetration of spores into the respiratory tract leads to bronchitis, pneumonia, exacerbation or development of bronchial asthma.

The greatest amount of fungus accumulates between the rubber bands separating the porthole from the drum. Small debris often remains here, and water evaporates for a long time. You can clean the washing machine from mold and dirt using folk recipes or using household chemicals.

Funds

Table 1. How to remove mold from the washing machine.

Wipe the rubber seal thoroughly. This is especially true for the inside of the component. It should be cleaned with a soft cloth wrapped around your finger.Wash the machine door. Any detergent can be used: soap, dishwashing gel, glass cleaner. Carry out the wash

To ensure the removal of mold, it is essential to wash the cycle at the maximum temperature without preloading the laundry. For best results, you can add a little bleach to the water.

Relapse prevention

Mold is a rather annoying and stubborn fungus. Once you delete it, you cannot be sure that it will not appear again. As soon as conditions are favorable, mold will settle in the washer again

To prevent this, it is important to constantly maintain an uncomfortable environment for her:

after each wash, be sure to wipe dry all accessible cavities: tray, drum, sealant, elastic band, hatch; contrary to the annoying advertising video, it is important to leave the window of the washing machine ajar between washings, while the tray must be removed, rinsed and left to dry; there must be a ventilation system in the room where the machine is located, otherwise the problem may arise due to dampness not in the machine itself, but around it; after the end of the wash cycle must be removed immediately, not allowing it to keep the drum wet; you cannot store dirty things in the drum - there are special baskets or bins for this. Otherwise, in a stale smell will appear on the car (even if the laundry is dry, it must contain microorganisms, and particles of dried food, keratinized cells of our skin, ingrained sweat or other secretions are an excellent medium for their reproduction); when using the conditioner, it is better to pour it in less than more than the norm, and it is imperative to run an additional rinse to wash out the remnants of the product; the rinse aid and powder must be of high quality, you cannot save on them for the benefit of the development of the fungus; once a month, it is imperative to treat the cavities of the machine with the hottest water possible using a “blank” wash at the maximum time and temperature - such prevention will allow you to regularly get rid of microorganisms and fungi, preventing them from multiplying; every six months it is advisable to "run" the washing machine to wash without linen with citric acid; the hose and filter also need to be cleaned at least once every six months

Any problem is always easier to prevent than to find ways to solve it later. Smell and mold in a vending machine are no exception. If you do not follow preventive measures, in a favorable environment the fungus and the accompanying "aroma" will certainly appear, even if they were not there before. Well, if you have, you need to take care of the car in an enhanced mode.

• Use just as much powder, bleach and conditioner as you really need (see the manufacturer's instructions). After all, excess detergents do not enhance the result, but simply settle and accumulate inside the washing machine.
• Always remove small items from pockets so that they do not clog the drain filter.
• Try not to delay starting the machine if you have already thrown dirty things into the drum. Well, take out clean things immediately after washing and send them to dry.
• Try to keep the machine open at all times to prevent mold from developing in it due to high humidity.

How to clean mold and odor from a rubber band in a washing machine

The greatest amount of fungus accumulates between the rubber bands separating the porthole from the drum. Small debris often remains here, and water evaporates for a long time. You can clean the washing machine from mold and dirt using folk recipes or using household chemicals.

Funds

The machine must be cleaned regularly. Only in this case can the washed clothes be truly considered clean.

Wipe the rubber seal thoroughly. This is especially true for the inside of the component. It should be cleaned with a soft cloth wrapped around your finger. Wash the machine door. Any detergent can be used: soap, dishwashing gel, glass cleaner. Carry out the wash

To ensure the removal of mold, it is essential to wash the cycle at the maximum temperature without preloading the laundry. For best results, you can add a little bleach to the water.

A musty odor can be attributed to accumulation of fungus, powder, gel and fabric softener residues in the washing machine tray. This phenomenon can be avoided by periodically soaking the element in warm water with the addition of chlorine. If black dots have already appeared, then there are several ways to solve the problem.

Surely in the home "arsenal" there are already a couple of substances that can fight mold. How to get rid of mold in a washing machine:

1. With vinegar. This liquid is excellent at dealing with spores. The vinegar should be poured directly into the powder compartment and then a complete wash cycle. If the fungus is weak, then it is enough to lightly wipe the surface of the tray.
2. Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Using this combination will not only clear the accumulated dirt from the tray, but will also whiten the plastic. This is an easy way to bring some freshness back to your home appliance. For the procedure, grind 10 peroxide tablets and mix the powder with 200 gr. baking soda. Pour the resulting composition into the powder compartment and wash it for a long time without clothes at the maximum temperature with rinsing.

Instructions

There are ways to remove mold locally. For this:

• the tray must be removed and rinsed under running water;
• apply citric acid, vinegar or chlorine to plastic;
• gently rub in the substance with a soft brush;
• thoroughly rinse the composition from the tray;
• wipe the component dry and reinstall it.

Cleaning the drum, powder tray and rubber band is easy. It is much more difficult to deal with dirt on the internal elements of the device.

Table 2. Methods for cleaning the heating element.

3 Drum

Several quick and effective ways to clean your drum:

1. 1. Pour 100 ml of "Whiteness" directly into the drum, select the "no laundry" mode on the control panel and set the temperature to 60-80⁰С. Bleach will not only corrode the dirt formed on the insides of the apparatus, but also eliminate unpleasant odors.
2. 2. Pour 50 g of citric acid into the machine cavity and set all settings to maximum. It is advisable to connect the mode of repeated rinsing in hot water - this will enhance the effect of the procedure.
3. 3. Mix soda ash with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Always protect your hands with rubber gloves.Using a sponge, apply the solution to the inside of the drum and the rubber surrounding it. After half an hour, the remnants of the active substance are removed with a new (dry and clean) sponge. The machine is then run idle for a short cycle to remove all traces of the chemical.

Many modern devices are equipped with an automatic drum cleaning function.

Factory chemistry

Russian and foreign companies produce a huge amount of mold cleaning products for automatic washing machines. Various multicomponent powders and gels are designed to dissolve the mold in 1-2 applications and wash its remnants from the tank, drum, pipes and hoses of the automatic washing machine. What means are we talking about?

1. Kaneyo. A Japanese liquid detergent that removes soap deposits, mold, limescale and other dirt equally well. Sold in 550 ml bottles. It is this amount of product that is enough to clean the insides of a washing machine with a drum capacity of up to 9 kg. The price for 550 ml is $ 6.3.
2. Nagara. Cleaning tablets from Japan that make it easy to clean the washing machine from mold and any other dirt. The tablets are very effective and relatively inexpensive - 5 tablets will cost you $ 2.
3. HG is a powdery detergent for automatic cleaning of washing machines from mold from Holland. Suitable for all types of machines. One pack of 0.162 l goes to the washing machine with a load of up to 7 kg. If your washing machine has a load of more than 7 kg, take two packs. One cleaning with HG248020161 will remove mildew from the washing machine wherever the solution reaches. The cost of the product is $ 10 per pack of 0.162 liters.

Nuances of using funds

If mold starts in the washing machine, rest assured that it grows not only in plain sight, but in the most inaccessible places. In this regard, it is preferable to use such a powder or gel for cleaning mold, which will perform cleaning in an automatic mode.

It is very convenient to put or pour the detergent into the powder receptacle in the main wash compartment and run a dry wash in hot water with a double rinse. The mold will come off at the end of the wash. And there is no need to crawl on all fours in front of the typewriter, hoping to wipe at least some of the mold with a rag - everything will be done by automatic equipment. In this case, the main thing is to observe the dosage, since some products in excessive concentration are dangerous for the parts of the washing machine. The following of the products we are considering are cleaned in automatic mode:

• Kaneyo;
• Nagara;
• HG248020161;
• acetic acid.

As a means for manual cleaning of the washing machine from mold, soda is suitable, but as a mixed product that can be used in any way, citric acid is suitable. Cleaning the parts of the washing machine with lemon or soda is a rather laborious task, you will erase all your fingers while you manage. And all you need is just a pack of soda or lemon, a rag or sponge and your hands.

What shouldn't be used?

On various information sites, you can find recommendations for cleaning the washing machine from mold using whiteness, various acids and even a Coca-Cola drink. These recommendations may well be considered untenable and even harmful. But let's figure it out in order.

1. Whiteness is a very active concentrated chlorine-containing substance that will really quickly clean the washing machine of dirt, but it will also ruin the sealing gums, which in turn will lead to leaks.
2. Acids - will cause the same damage as whiteness, but metal parts will additionally suffer, for example, the drum will darken. There were cases when users managed to burn through the drain pipe with acid, and this is absolutely "tin".
3. Coca-Cola - has some qualities of a cleaning agent due to the content of special chemicals in this drink.True, to clean the washing machine with Coca-Cola, you will need about 20 liters of this drink, it is quite expensive, it is easier to buy several packs of lemon.

In conclusion, we note the anti-mold agents formed in the washing machine can be conditionally divided into two groups: special products and household chemicals adapted for cleaning. Household chemicals are cheaper, and in some cases more effective, the main thing is not to use substances that can harm the washing machine. Good luck!

Step 6: clean the case and door

Find the instruction manual for your machine at home or on the Internet for instructions on how to remove the detergent dispenser. Most often, you can do this like this:

1. pull the tray out until it stops. If you see that a blue / blue part is built into its middle compartment (in modern Bosch, Samsung, Veko, etc.) typewriters, then you need to press it and pull it with force, while supporting the container itself;
2. if there is no blue / blue part in the tray of your typewriter (often trays in Indesit typewriters are arranged this way), then you just need to pull the tray towards you and down, then slowly pull it out completely to the right and left.

As soon as you take out the tray, most likely, the following picture will appear in front of you - the remains of the powder have accumulated in its compartment. Dispose of these build-ups with any cleaning agent and wipe the compartment clean. Keep in mind that this must be done carefully so as not to damage the rubber tube.

It was not easy to clean the powder compartment as there were so many hard-to-reach places, small protruding parts and depressions covered with rust. We deliberately did not bring the result to the ideal, this work is too laborious.

You can do more tricky: generously sprinkle all the walls of the compartment with a cleaning agent from a spray bottle, leave the plaque to soak for a couple of hours, and only then start cleaning by hand.

Next, we proceed to cleaning the tray itself, which is usually covered with a rusty coating, powder residues and other cleaning additives. To do this, you can use:

• A mixture of vinegar and soda;
• Pemolux and other household chemicals;
• A mixture of hot water, vinegar and baking soda.

Cover the container with the product of your choice and leave / soak it for 30 minutes, or better for a couple of hours.

Next, start cleaning it with a sponge and a toothbrush (it is especially needed for cleaning hard-to-reach places). Finally, remove any leftover products, wipe the tray dry and insert it back (most often you just need to insert it into the compartment and close it).

If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the tray in it. The rust may not go away completely, but it will be much easier to remove it after cleaning in the dishwasher.

Well, that's all, the inside of the car is clean and ready to go! You just have to bring out the external beauty: wipe the control panel (especially the protruding buttons), wash the door from the inside and outside, wipe the top and side panels.