Essential Tips for Cleaning Your Washing Machine

Posted by John Mathew on January 15th, 2021

Washing machines become part of our lives quickly. Washing clothes has never been this easy. The washing machine helps remove stains, dirt, and even harmful germs and bacteria. Once in a while, the washing machine needs some cleaning too. Soap scum, dirt can easily build up over time, without you realizing it until the machine stops working. So it's better to clean it regularly, inside and out.

Here are some cleaning tips by a well-reputed professional cleaning service provider in Australia (bond cleaning Brisbane) for washing machines

Inside

Soap trays and any other removable part can be cleaned separately

Small crevices inside can be cleaned using white vinegar and a cloth or toothbrush

In case the soap trays are not removable, fill them with vinegar and let them soak for a couple of minutes.

Rubber Gaskets can be wipe cleaned using cloth and vinegar solution.

Vinegar can also be used to clean the part that made catch debris. Refer to the instruction manual to find where this part is located.

Outside

Control knobs can be wipe cleaned or better to take it to sink and give a proper wash if it is removable.

Microfibers and all-purpose cleaners are excellent for cleaning the exterior.

Damaged water supply hoses causes can cause water leak so it is better to replace if you notice any cracks or wear

Wash Drum Cleaning

The drum can be cleaned by pouring 4 cups of white vinegar with 1 cup of baking soda into it. Scrub the wash drum using a hard nylon brush and vinegar if necessary. Empty the drum and run a cycle at the maximum temperature with the solution inside. The smell of vinegar will eventually fade away or if you want it removed immediately run a cycle with soap of your choice.