How do I clean the powder tray in the washing machine?

Often few people pay attention to the detergent tray in the washing machine, automatically falling asleep powder and pouring air conditioning. However, if you pay attention, then often in this capacity you will find a variety of stains, dirt, fungus and even mold. In this article, we will tell you how to clean the powder tray in the washing machine and get rid of the laundry from contact with various contaminants.

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Why clean the powder container?

For durable and reliable work, household appliances need careful handling and regular maintenance. Many housewives have a question, why clean the powder tray in the washing machine, if it is constantly in contact with water and detergents? Despite the fact that the container for detergents is not the most significant part of household appliances, its clogging can lead to breakage of the entire mechanism.

The reasons for this phenomenon are as follows:

1. It is often enough to observe a situation where the washing powder is not completely washed out of the tray and a significant part of it settles on the walls of the container. Often the reason for this may be a low quality detergent or a poor water pressure in the water supply system.
2. The walls of the specially created air-conditioning tray are often covered with a sticky coating, which is due to the presence of surfactants in its composition. It is due to this feature that a slippery film can form on the surface of the laundry and container. This phenomenon is related to the fact that the air conditioner is poured into the container before washing, but is washed out at the very end of the procedure.

Important! Do not forget that all dirt and mold formed in the tray will inevitably fall into the drum of the washing machine and contact your laundry. This fact is another indisputable factor in favor of regular cleaning of detergent containers.

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Than to clean the powder container in the washing machine?

Depending on the degree of soiling, you may need the following to clean the powder tray in the washing machine:

• warm water;
• soda;
• vinegar;
• citric acid;
• kitchen sponge;
• special means of household chemicals.

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Removing dirt from the tray - the fastest solution

The simplest solution to the problem of how to clean the powder container in the washing machine is to thoroughly rinse it under the tap of hot water from the tap. To do this, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Remove the container. This is quite simple, because in most models you only need to press the special clamps lightly.
• Remove all removable parts. Most often, the containers have a removable rinse aid compartment.
• Thoroughly flush all components of the container so that no detergent residue remains. It is most convenient to do this under a stream of warm water. If one of the spots does not want to be washed, rub it a little with a sponge.
• Reinsert all components of the structure.

Important! Do not forget to wipe the inside of the washing machine with a damp cloth or kitchen washcloth, from which the container was removed. Clear both the lower and upper parts of the structure. Pay special attention to the water supply holes and the detergent outlet to the drum.

If this method of cleaning has not helped to clean the tray from plaque or mold has already formed in it, then more serious methods should be resorted to.

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Household chemicals

Household chemicals, which can be purchased at any household goods store, can help to deal with contamination in the tray. The most popular and effective means are substances from the following manufacturers:

• Comet - perfectly copes with the pollution of any complexity and is able to remove even firmly embedded in the plastic mold and fungus. For best effect, dip the tray into the active substance at night.
• Silit is an excellent cleaning agent that will allow you to get rid of the rinse aid and scale.
• Domestos is a potent chemical compound that will help remove virtually all the contaminants that can form in the washing machine tray.
• Dressing duckling - a reliable and proven tool that will cope with the most complex dirt on the plastic.

Important! When using chemicals, do not forget to use rubber gloves that will protect the skin of your hands from the effects of corrosive ingredients.

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Folk remedies

If you prefer to use only natural cleaning agents or if there are no chemicals for any reason, you can use old and proven folk methods.

Method No. 1 - Soda:

1. Mix baking soda in equal proportions with water and place the resulting mixture on the inner surface of the tray for a while.
2. Use a hard side of the kitchen sponge to remove dirt.

Important! This treatment will help you quickly and efficiently get rid of plaque and mold in the container for detergent.

Method number 2 - Citric acid

This product can be found in almost every kitchen. It will help not only to get rid of the complex pollution, but also to clean the system of pipes, by which the powder is delivered to the drum of the washing machine. To clean the washing machine, observe the following recommendations:

• Add citric acid to the powder container.
• Set the washing temperature to 60 ° C.
• Start the wash cycle.

Important! In addition to the excellent cleaning effect, citric acid will also give you a pleasant fragrance inside the washing machine.

Method number 3 - Vinegar

To clean the powder tray in the washing machine from difficult to remove contaminants, you can use 9% table vinegar:

• Remove the tray from the washing machine.
• Place the structure in a container of the appropriate size.
• Pour 1 cup of vinegar into the container.
• Add 1 liter of hot water.
• Allow the container to stand for 6-8 hours.
• Remove the scale with a kitchen sponge.

Important! When working with vinegar, use rubber gloves that protect the skin of the hands from the effects of acid. After cleaning, use a nourishing hand cream that will restore the skin.

In this article, we told you how to clean the powder compartment in a washing machine, and explained why. We hope that now your household appliance will be clean and will ensure the durability of the machine.