Eco-friendly cleaning of your washing machine
The washing machine is one of the most used appliances in the home. That is why it is important to clean it monthly. This will make your washing machine last longer and keep your clothes nice and fresh. You can clean your washing machine very simply with natural vinegar and some green soap. Easy, effective and cheap. This step-by-step plan will get your washing machine all shiny and clean in an hour. And you will make sure that grease lice disappear completely!
Tools
- bucket or tub
- cleaning cloth
- soft cleaning brush
- dash of vinegar
- dash of green soap
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the rubbers and the inside of your washing machine door. With a damp old rag, wipe well between the rubbers of the door. Hold the rubbers apart with one hand and with the other, make sure all grease and dirt is in between. With a soft cloth, also clean the inside of your washing machine door.
- Then let the washing machine clean itself inside. Washing at low temperatures reduces energy consumption and is therefore an eco-friendly choice. But this can leave dirt and grease in your machine. Therefore, you should periodically clean your machine properly. Baking soda gets rid of dirt and grease and it also de-scaling your machine. Put a cup of vinegar in the drum and then run the machine on the hottest programme.
- Then pull the detergent tray out of the machine. To remove the tray, you may need a little pallet or knob. Check your washing machine manual for instructions. In many cases, you can simply put the detergent compartment in your dishwasher. Or clean it in a bucket with a soapy solution of green soap (all-purpose cleaner will do, by the way) and a soft brush. Don't forget to clean the inside of the soap dish with a cloth. Detergent residue can also remain in here. This is often caused by using too much detergent. More detergent usually does not make your laundry cleaner, quite the contrary. Dosing correctly is also an eco-friendly choice; less detergent needs to be produced and you save on packaging. A tablespoon of detergent is often enough for a clean wash.
- Also check your washing machine's filter and clean the inside with a damp cloth. Don't know where the filter is? Grab your washing machine's manual.
- Finally, use a soft, clean cloth to clean the outside of your machine. You can also use a bucket with a small splash of vinegar for this to remove greasy fingers and dust.