How to clean your washing machine naturally

A few simple tricks for cleaning your washing machine using eco-friendly methods

Rachel ManiquisOctober 30, 2016

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After obtaining perfectly clean, fresh-smelling laundry day after day, you might be asking yourself how to clean the washing machine. Instead of using potentially harmful chemicals, you can use a number of natural substances to get the job done, while having a low impact on the environment.

Here are a few simple tricks for cleaning your washing machine naturally, using eco-friendly methods.

In order to keep your washing machine in good condition, you must keep the inside of the machine clean, in addition to the filter and the tubes.

A washing machine’s greatest enemies are calcium deposits and laundry soap residue. They both tend to cause damage the to the machine’s most functional parts, eventually leading to breakage. In addition to this problem, the tub and the filter can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria, after the continuous accumulation of dirt and grime.

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How to clean your washing machine naturally

Here are some the best tricks you’ll ever find. Fortunately, everything we need in order to keep our washing machine clean and efficient is usually already available in our own homes: white vinegar, baking soda, and lavender oil. These very simple ingredients can help to deep clean your washing machine naturally, without leaving chemicals, calcium deposits or unpleasant odors. They are completely safe to use and will not damage any part of your washing machine.

Still asking yourself how to clean your washing machine naturally? Here are a few more good tips.

Once a month, let your washing machine run an empty cycle with some white vinegar. Pour 2 liters of white vinegar diluted with water directly into the tub. Choose a longer cycle with a temperature higher than 60° C. You can also add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to strengthen the vinegar’s sanitizing and degreasing effect. The smell of vinegar should disappear during the cycle, but to be sure, you can also add a few drops of lavender oil.

How to wash the removable parts of your washing machine

All of the removable parts of a washing machine, such as the soap dispensers, need frequent cleaning. The easiest way to clean them is to leave them soaking in a mixture of hot water, vinegar, and baking soda. Periodically cleaning the filter is also important.

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Rinse it directly under running water and use a toothbrush to eliminate any dirty residue. You can use the same toothbrush to clean the soap dispenser and any hard to reach corners of the washing machine.

Now you know how to clean your washing machine with natural substances. It’s easy, cost efficient, and does not pollute the environment!