only use the bleach dispenser of your washer for bleach and nothing else!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to maintain a washer so it stays fresh for longer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your washing machine consistently returns smelly or builds gunk and dirt easily, then be sure that there is a much deeper problem than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of this, you would need to sanitize the washer in order to reduce the frequency at which your machine becomes dirty and needs cleaning. Below are some of the tips you can use to extend the period between successive disinfection of your washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wash thoroughly after every use using hot water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re not already cleaning the inside of your washing machine after every use, then you\u2019re doing it wrong, and you need to start cleaning the inside because that is likely the reason why you have smell and dirt build up in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best way to clean your washing machine after using it, is to run the wash cycle using a machine cleaner and the hottest setting, then rinse with hot water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove any visible dirt build up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prior to cleaning washing machines after every use, you want to make sure you inspect the interior for grime and gunk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the biggest culprits for harboring bacteria, and if you\u2019re able to get rid of them, then you have successfully solved half your problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When doing an inspection, make sure to check the nooks and crannies of your machine so that nothing is left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clean filter occasionally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One area that most people forget to wash in the washing machine is the filter. In case you didn\u2019t know, your filter helps to trap dirt, hair, fluffs and all those types of stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So occasionally, it will become clogged up with these items which will easily serve as food for bacteria. As a consequence, the machine will become inefficient and begin to smell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning your washing machine filter is pretty easy, remove it and soak it in hot water for some time, then loosen up the dirt using a brush or by hitting the filter against a soft surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perform routine maintenance at least once a month<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It is very important to perform routine maintenance on your washing machine on a monthly basis. This will ensure that you\u2019re preventing bacteria from establishing a breeding ground in your washer which is safer for your family\u2019s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Using disinfectants in your washer is not a matter of choice but an obligation. With time, your laundry workhorse will eventually become a breeding ground from pathogens and bacteria, and unless you take matters into your own hands and apply the necessary steps and procedures to kill them, your washer will transition into a full fledged bacteria organization of its own and then become the biggest threat to your health at your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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