Source: Pacific Computer Network
Since the existence of washing machines, people's quality of life has risen to a higher level. They no longer need to wash thick clothes, bed sheets and quilt covers by hand, freeing up more time to do what they like.
However, what many people don’t know is that after using day after day, the washing machine gradually accumulates dust, impurities, clothing fibers, etc. from the clothes every time they wash them out.
Although it looks quite clean, the washing machine that has not been cleaned for a long time is really dirty!
Although we usually clean with a washing machine, we always feel that it should be very clean after several rinsings, and did not clean the washing machine when cleaning the detergent? Do you need to work hard to clean the washing machine? Yes, it is necessary!
my country's Center for Disease Control and Prevention has sampled household washing machines in Beijing and Shanghai. The test results show that more than 80% of the total number of bacteria in the washing machine exceeds the standard, and more than 50% of the total number of bacteria, mold and total coliform bacteria exceed the standard at the same time.
Generally, after 5 months of use, the bacteria begin to increase. Some families may have not cleaned the washing machine for 2-3 years, so they dare not think about how much dirt is hidden inside.
The dirty washing machine is divided into dirty that is visible to the naked eye and invisible to the naked eye. Generally, dirt around the cylinder wall and dirt on the filter can be seen, but there are a large amount of sediment such as clothing fibers, dust, etc. hidden in the interlayers and chassis of the inner and outer cylinders that are not easy to clean.
If the washing machine has emitted a odor, it means that a large amount of bacteria have grown inside. It is time to clean the washing machine thoroughly.
The washing machine is very dirty and contains microorganisms that exceed the standard. When cleaning clothes in such a washing machine, the clothes will be cross-infected. Wearing them on the body will cause itching and allergies, bacteria enter the intestines, and intestinal diseases.
If you want to perform a thorough disassembly and clean the machine, you must first have professional tools such as screwdrivers, nut drivers, cleaning brushes, etc., and then you must open the screws inside the washing machine and remove the washing machine slot, drum ring, and chassis to clean it. This complete machine cleaning work can be completed in about 3-4 hours.
But for people like us who just want to be an elegant user, this is really too difficult. Moreover, the washing machine has many screws. If one or two are removed, or there are errors in the restoration process of power supply and water pipes, the loss is not only one washing machine, but may also cause safety risks.
So if you want to clean the whole machine, we'd better not operate it yourself. Ask a professional maintenance staff, or contact the after-sales service of the washing machine manufacturer to find a dedicated person to provide services.
In short, leave professional matters to professionals.
For health, you must not save money spent on washing machine cleaning. Generally, thorough cleaning will be done every 3-6 months.
We can also use some reliable cleaning tips, such as the most commonly used white vinegar and baking soda cleaning formula. The materials are easy to obtain and the operation is not complicated.
The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Soak the towel with 200 ml of white vinegar, then put it in the washing machine and spin it dry, so that the white vinegar can be evenly sprayed on every corner of the washing machine.
Step 2: Let the washing machine sit for 1 hour and let the white vinegar soften the stain.
Step 3: Adjust the washing machine to the highest water level and pour the dissolved baking soda into the washing machine.
Step 4: Rinse the washing machine for 5 minutes and turn off, soak for two hours and then rinse twice.
In addition, we can also purchase special washing machine tank cleaners and clean the washing machine according to the instructions.
We should also do a good job in daily cleaning of the washing machine to reduce bacterial growth. There are several laundry misunderstandings that we need to avoid.
1. Washing underwear directly by washing machine
There are studies that prove that on average 0.1g of feces will remain on underwear, and there will be secretions and excrement on the underwear. The number of bacteria is about 10 billion, which is much dirty than socks.
Directly cleaning with the washing machine will leave a lot of bacteria left behind by the washing machine. Therefore, it is best to rub the underwear by hand, and then dry it in the sun and disinfect it.
2. Don’t take out the clothes in time after washing
. Don’t take out the clothes in time after washing. If you keep them in sealing them for a few hours, many bacteria will grow.
Therefore, the clothes washed by the washing machine must be taken out and dried in time, and wash your hands to avoid cross-infection of bacteria.
3. Close the lid immediately after use
Close the lid and it is not conducive to the evaporation of water inside the washing machine. Bacteria are prone to grow in large quantities in humid environments.
So after washing clothes, everyone should open the lid and wait until the barrel is dry before closing the lid.
In summary, underwear does not need to be washed by the washing machine. Take out the clothes in time to dry them, and then close them after drying in the washing machine bucket.
Every time we use up the washing machine, we can take off the filter, clean the filtered impurity precipitates from the filter, and clean the small drawer that pours the detergent and the edge of the inner cylinder.
washing machine brings convenience to our lives, but if we don’t do a good job of cleaning, it may cause us trouble and health problems.
For any home appliance product, cleaning work cannot be ignored. Doing a good job of cleaning can not only extend the service life of the product, but also allow us to use it with peace of mind.
