How to clean a washing machine with citric acid

Many do not represent their everyday life without a washing machine. To ensure that she further simplifies your life with a good job, you must regularly call a master for a medical examination. And it is even better to know how to clean the washing machine with citric acid at home on your own, and do it in a timely manner. This we will tell you in this article.

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What are the advantages of using citric acid?

Before you clean the washing machine with citric acid, you should ask: why do it at all? The bottom line is that the quality of the current tap water leaves much to be desired - it contains many aggressive salts and other chemical elements, rust particles, which invariably contribute to the deposition of scale on all the details of the equipment.

Regular cleaning with such a simple tool has many advantages:

• is an absolutely harmless, environmentally friendly process;
• cheap procedure - the master of the service center will be much more expensive;
• minimum waste of time and effort - the process of cleaning the washing machine is very simple and does not require you to self-participation with intense hours of friction;
• high efficiency - if you follow the conditions and recipes described below, the quality of the subsequent washings of things will definitely please you, and the equipment will noticeably recover.

Important! There are other ways of cleaning, for example, magnetic elements that are attached to the sink, or special chemical concentrates. But they are far from cheap, and some may be unsafe for your health.

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How to clean the washing machine with citric acid from scale?

To get the desired result, follow the following instructions:

1. Remove the drum from things.
2. Add 1 cup of citric acid to the powder compartment.
3. Set the maximum duration mode manually.
4. Select the highest possible temperature.
5. Click the start button.
6. Periodically watch the process - sometimes the machine can "buzz", and then lumps of scale will appear from the sink, so the cleaning is proceeding correctly.
7. If the hum becomes very strong, press the pause or disconnect the equipment completely from the network.
8. Open the sink and remove the large decoctions of scale.
9. Restart the idle washing cycle with citric acid.
10. When finished, unscrew the sink by yourself and make sure that there are no particles left inside.

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How to clean the washing machine with citric acid from mold?

Not only scum, but also molds are a threat to our health. If you notice signs of their appearance on the rubber or other parts inside the drum, or after washing, things do not smell fresh, but have a rather unpleasant odor, it's time to start active operations.

In this case, the question is also relevant: how and how to clean the washing machine without much time, money and effort? The answer to it is simple - you will also need citric acid, but with the addition of chlorine or chlorine bleach.

Your actions in this case will look like this:

1. Remove all the items if you have already loaded the drum with dirty laundry.
2. Add citric acid with bleach to the powder compartment, or pour 1 cup powdered chlorine directly into the drum, and 1 cup of acid into the powder compartment.
3. Open all windows for ventilation and preferably even a balcony door. The chemical reaction will be very strong, and a sharp unpleasant odor will appear, which is also not entirely safe for your airways.
4. Send children and family members with an allergy to walk outside so they do not breathe harmful pairs of caustic chlorine.

Important! Watch the process. If there is a strong rumble, stop the machine and check the drain hole for pieces of large scale.

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How to clean the machine with citric acid outside?

To clean the equipment not only inside, but also outside, wash its surface. To do this, use citric acid as follows:

1. Wet the sponge and dab it into powder or a weak acid solution.
2. Clean the entire surface well, especially the obvious spots of yellowness and dirt.
3. Wipe to dryness after the panels have again turned white.

Important! If necessary, the acid can in this case be replaced with a usual liquid soap, vinegar or dish detergent. The cleaning principle is identical, but do not forget to remove the remains of soap and foam from the surface so that there are no stains.

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What else to clean in the washing machine?

After the acid washing process has ended, pay attention to some particular parts of the equipment:

1. Bend the rubber around the drum:
2. Check for pieces of dirt and mildew.
3. Clean them with a damp cloth and soap solution.
4. Open the filter hole, checking its location with the machine's manual from the manufacturer.
5. Place the cloth on the floor.
6. Get all the pieces of dirt, scum, fluff and accumulated hair, lint from the fabrics inside.
7. Remove the powder compartment.
8. Rinse it under running water. Soak in a solution of citric acid for 30-60 minutes.
9. Remove and, under running water, bring the surface to perfect cleanliness using an unnecessary toothbrush or sponge.
10. Open the sink and get out all the dirt found.
11. Wipe with a damp, clean cloth.

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How often to clean the washing machine with citric acid?

For this technique to last you as long as possible, follow the regularity regarding the cleaning procedure. Experts recommend:

• filters should be checked and cleaned at least once every 3 months;
• run a car with citric acid at least once every six months.

Important! Such an approach will not only help prolong the life of individual parts, but also reduce the energy consumption of equipment during normal washing of laundry.

We were convinced that it was easy to clean the washing machine with citric acid according to the method suggested by us? Now check how effective this is! Do not hesitate! Take care of your technique right now so that it does not fail you at the most unexpected moment!