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The first thing to do to avoid the accumulation of mold and bacteria in the washing machine is to adopt the habit of leaving the door open after each wash. This simple operation will ensure that the basket and the washing machine door are well ventilated and that the humidity evaporate completely.
Use a clean cloth to dry the excess moisture or water that forms especially on the door seal.
Another tip is to make washes at 90 degrees for the white laundry. The hot water will clean the basket deep, eliminating all the residual dirt that is often the cause of the bad smell.
In addition to all the tips listed above, you can follow these simple home methods to keep the washing machine clean and avoid the stink.
Make a short wash cycle a few times a month that is sufficiently hot (above 30 degrees) using only half a liter of white vinegar. This ingredient is very potent and very effective in eliminating bacteria from the washing machine.
Leave a container full of baking soda in the washing machine basket immediately after each wash. Baking soda is excellent in absorbing bad odors.
To eliminate the bad smells of the washing machine you can also use citric acid, which has a descaling and antibacterial action. Melt 150 grams of citric acid in a liter of water and mix well. Then wash at 90 degrees by pouring half of the mixture (500 ml) into the detergent tray.
Now that you know how to prevent the accumulation of moisture and bacteria in the washing machine always remember to follow these tips! If you already have the problem of bad smells, try applying one of the three remedies described above and let us know if they work.
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