How to use the washing machine cleaning mode

In the design of the washing machine, the washing drum is like a tub for washing clothes. Therefore, cleaning the washing drum regularly helps prolong the life of the washing machine and preserve the durability of clothes.

Nowadays, washing machines have a drum cleaning mode combined with specialized cleaning products to make this process easy and convenient.

Drum cleaning mode is understood as the process of the washing machine self-cleaning dirt, soap residue, fabric softener or bacteria.

How to use the washing machine cleaning mode properly - 1 — Regular cleaning of the washing machine drum helps prolong the life of the washing machine and preserve the durability of clothes.

Why use the drum cleaning mode?

Every day, clothes accumulate a lot of bacteria and dirt from the surrounding environment and are put into the washing machine to be cleaned. However, after a period of use, the washing drum is also the place where bacteria are produced due to residue from washing powder, fabric softener, hair, etc.

These impurities will stick to the washing machine wall and drain pipe, which is difficult to see with the naked eye. Many people often close the washing machine door after removing clothes from the washing machine, causing the washing drum inside to be damp and not dry. This is a favorable environment for bacteria to grow.

Washing machines in such a condition for a long time will reduce washing efficiency, clothes are not clean, have an unpleasant smell. Even more seriously, it causes allergies, dermatitis affecting everyone's health.

How to use the washing machine cleaning mode

Nowadays, washing machines are designed with a drum cleaning mode. Users only need to perform simple operations to clean the washing machine.

First, turn on the washing machine and activate the drum cleaning mode on the control bar. Depending on the type of washing machine, this mode will have a different name on the control key.

With many modern washing machines, the cleaning mode also uses hot water from 60-100 degrees Celsius to kill bacteria.

After starting the washing machine, you can use specialized detergents or lemon juice or vinegar to clean it. Using these supporting products helps increase the ability to clean bacteria and dirt stuck inside the washing machine.

After the cleaning process is complete, the washing drum will be clean and users can continue to wash and dry clothes normally. With older washing machines that do not have a drum cleaning mode, users can use the soak mode instead. Set the water level to the highest level and press the wash mode as usual.

To keep the washing machine clean, we should clean it once a month.

Notes when cleaning the washing machine

- Cleaning the washing machine drum takes a lot of time, usually lasting more than 2 hours. Therefore, you should activate the washing machine drum cleaning mode at the weekend. In addition, you need to regularly clean the washing machine door, scrub the trays for detergent, fabric softener, and rubber gaskets.

- Use specialized detergents for maximum effectiveness. Limit the use of bleach because if used incorrectly, it will damage the washing machine and harm your clothes.

- Opening the washing machine lid after cleaning the drum will allow the drum to dry naturally and prevent mold.

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