How to clean a washing machine with citric acid?

A washing machine is in almost every home today. It is simply indispensable for washing, and many housewives cannot imagine their lives without it. This indispensable unit sometimes requires cleaning. In this case, citric acid will help you.

The hostess soaked things, picked up a good, expensive laundry detergent, threw it into the machine, pressed the program, and suddenly a failure, a stop. New washing machine in good condition, no breakdowns, stopped working. This is possible only in a few cases: when dirt, rust, limescale has accumulated in the machine, scale has settled.

Dirt clogs the drain filter, and salt deposits accumulate on the heating element. The appearance of scale, carbonate deposits have their own objective reasons, among which the most common are:

1. The presence of calcium and magnesium salts, iron, and other impurities in hard water. During the heating of water, carbonates settle with each wash on the heating element (heating element) and other details.
2. The powder may contain a very large number of chemical elements.
3. The machine often works in the “intensive wash” mode, the parts wear out faster.

If the machine began to consume much more electricity than usual, it was difficult to work, this is a signal of the appearance of scale, pollution. Carbonates tightly covered the heating element, and it can no longer heat water in the normal mode, deposits interfere with it. The hostess must resort to cleaning her assistant, otherwise the heating element may break and it will have to be changed. At best, the software module can be saved. At worst, its replacement will require a lot of money and effort, since this breakdown is serious.

First you need to decide what needs to be cleaned from the following components:

• drain pump filter;
• fungi and mold that appear in the container where the powder is poured;
• scale on the heating element.

The drain filter of the automatic machine is cleaned from clogging, pollution once every 30 days. Find the panel below. To open the box, press with some effort or use a coin, a small screwdriver. When it opens, the hostess will see a pump, a filter and a thin hose protecting the device from dirt and litter.

Debris always accumulates on the filter, with a clogged hose, water can go up and create problems not only for the hostess, but also for neighbors. To clean the filter, open the round lid, and remove pieces of wool, hair, sometimes coins, toothpicks left in pockets, and other dirt that have settled there. The lid is washed several times with plain water. A container is placed under the machine, where the dirty slurry from the hose will drain.By the way, the smell will be very unpleasant, sharp.

Around the door of the device is a cuff (casing, elastic band). It also needs to be cleaned, because there may be pieces of paper, fabric, thread, trifles. Then wipe dry with a cloth after each wash. This will protect the device from mold.

Mold on rubber parts and cuffs, bad odors can be eliminated with copper sulphate. A solution is prepared, which is applied to problematic parts, left for the whole day. They clean off the mold with a rag, pour in the powder, program the machine for a test wash. All dirt and odors must be gone.

The powder container (powder receptacle) can be cleaned well with a toilet bowl cleaner. The procedure will help rid the mechanism of mold, deposits, plaque. These products are great for bacteria. The powder receiver is removed from the apparatus, lowered into a container with running water, where a little toilet bowl cleaner is added, and left for 90 minutes. Then they clean the inside with an old toothbrush and rinse. Such cleaning should be carried out 1-2 times a month.

The hole where the powder receiver is inserted is cleaned with substances that do not include chlorine, as it can corrode rubber hoses.

Washing things in hard water does not contribute much to the preservation of the device, on the contrary, it can cause damage.Salts in the form of deposits remain on the heating element and other parts, forming scale. Experts recommend cleaning the washing machine using special products.

There are many compositions produced for this purpose by the chemical industry, domestic and foreign manufacturers. But you can resort to homemade cleansers. One of them is citric acid. Immediately it should be noted the special properties of this unique substance. "Limonka" is widely used in the household, with its help they remove scale, deposits from kettles, coffee grinders, irons, dishwashers, pots, tanks. It is used in combination with water to gargle with sore throat. "Lemon" clean hands after excavation.

This method is very popular for the following reasons:

1. Citric acid is not harmful to human health and has no negative effects.
2. Available to every hostess.
3. Affordable.
4. Doesn't require much work.

If the device is designed for 5 kg, take 200 grams of the substance, it is necessary to pour it into the powder section. Washing starts in the "Cotton" mode. If the machine is designed for 3-4 kg, it is enough to take 60 grams of citric acid. When the substance is already placed in the drum, the hostess only needs to set the machine for a long wash, from 60 to 90 degrees, depending on the amount of scale.

The modern chemical industry produces many different descaling agents and impurities. Domestic and foreign manufacturers produce the highest quality products. However, there is nothing better than home remedies. In their favor, facts such as:

1. Availability.
2. Eco-friendly (non-toxic).
3. Low cost.
4. Easy to apply during the cleaning procedure.

Half a glass of 9% table vinegar is poured into the detergent section. The longest wash is programmed. After 5-7 minutes, you should stop the car, leaving it with vinegar for an hour. During this time, acetic acid will act on the heating element and the drum, break down the scale. After an hour break, you should start the washing mode again and wait for the end. At the end of the procedure, a short wash is programmed, or the rinse mode is turned on.

Cleansing with vinegar is recommended no more than twice a year.because it is a corrosive substance. To keep rubber parts from being corroded by vinegar, it can rarely be used specifically for rubber parts.

If vinegar perfectly relieves metal elements of carbonates, then soda will help rubber parts. This is one of the best tools for a variety of household chores. Baking soda kills fungus and mold, destroys all unpleasant odors. To clean the apparatus, a solution of soda with water is made, in a ratio of 1: 1. Then, rubber seals, the door, and the surface of the washing machine should be wiped with this mixture. Then everything is wiped with a damp clean cloth, followed by wiping all parts dry.

If mold has formed inside the rubber seals, a soda solution is also used. This event is held once every 7 days.

In advertising, you can often hear that the Calgon washing powder will not allow scale, limescale, and impurities to form. This is not entirely true, or rather, not at all. "Calgon" is able to soften hard water in which clothes and linen are washed. But the same effect is obtained by using soda ash. However, you still need to make sure that the water really needs to be softened. The washer can be cleaned with baking soda.

Which of the folk methods to give preference to is decided by the hostess herself. Reviews are mixed. It may take several procedures to clean the car with soda or vinegar, while citric acid cleans everything the first time. You can use several tools at the same time, in a complex. To choose the right substance, look at what needs to be cleaned. Usually this:

• mold, fungi in the sealing gum;
• scale formed on the heating element;
• remnants of rinse aids, powders, various additives inside the device;
• dirt, things lost in the drain pump filter;
• rust in the inlet hose filter.

Chlorine-containing products are very rarely used when cleaning rubber elements, so as not to spoil them:

1. When working with a heating element, on which salt deposits settle, it is necessary to acquire acids. In the arsenal of home remedies are citric acid and vinegar, the cheapest and most commercially available. They will quickly deal with scale.
2. During the processing of the cuff and sealing gum, you can use a soda solution or "Whiteness", but not often. Chlorine can eat and warp thin rubber, so it's best to work with chlorine-free products.However, in extreme cases, with a large amount of mold, a sharp, extremely unpleasant smell, they resort to the help of Domestas, Comet, Whiteness. With the selected agent, wipe the metal circle, slightly pushing the cuff.
3. To wash the tray, refer to the instructions and learn how to remove it. The process depends entirely on the brand of the device. In this part, you can find the remains of detergents, rust. For cleaning, take vinegar with soda with the addition of hot water. The mixture is left for 2 hours. The remaining dirt is removed with a toothbrush, sponge, after which the tray is wiped dry. After the procedure, it is inserted back.
4. The filter and drain pump can be cleaned with running water or water with the addition of liquid soap.
5. The inlet hose filter can also be cleaned with a soda solution, a soap solution (running water with liquid soap).
6. The case, the panel are washed with a mixture of dishwashing detergent and plain tap water.

In addition to the methods described above, one more thing has been added to the means of dealing with troubles - this is the Eco Life magnetic laundry ball. It serves for about 10 years, softens water, is environmentally friendly, does not allow scale to form. After you have cleaned the washer with it, it will remain clean for a long time. The Magnofix magnetic ball for washing machines is also a descaling agent that can be purchased. Magnets create reliable protection of the device from deposits of carbonates. Known magnets include:

• magnetic scale converter Atlas MAG 1MF 1/2;
• filter for washing machines XCAL Eco Max Water;
• magnetic filter "Antiscale 1 MD";
• magnetic filter "STOP Scale";
• magnetic filter "Antiscale 3/4 MD".

In order for the car to serve for a long time and faithfully, the hostess must take care of her assistant, take care of her, and take preventive measures. The device needs to be cleaned from time to time, many people use home remedies, but chemistry in everyday life can also provide emergency assistance. Among the preparations of the chemical industry for caring for a washing machine, the following are most popular:

1. Frish activ (for metal elements).
2. Miele (eliminates bad smells).
3. Magic Power (eliminates scale, produced in Germany).
4. Toopper 3004 (removes scale).
5. "Doctor Ten Antibacterial" (for mold, bacteria).

Home remedies for caring for the device, which are used by all economical housewives:

1. Citric acid (scale, lime deposits).
2. Table (white) vinegar 9% (scale).
3. Baking soda (for mold, bacteria, dirt).
4. Soda ash (softens water).
5. Copper sulfate (completely destroys mold).
6. Magnetic products: filters, balls (deposits of magnesium and calcium salts, water softening).

For preventive purposes, the device must be given appropriate care. These measures will extend the operational period. It's not that hard to clean your washing machine thoroughly once or twice a year. This will save the household budget from additional expenses, the machine will be able to work efficiently and efficiently.

After washing is completed, the drum must be ventilated. Previously, all the remaining moisture is poured out of it.This measure will protect against the appearance of bacteria and mold, because their occurrence requires a humid environment.

Special cleaning filters can be installed on water taps and on the machine itself. They will be able to purify water from impurities, and this will greatly reduce the risk of scale and lime deposits. Magnetic balls will relieve the automatic beauty from adversity for a long time, splitting all salt compounds, softening and improving the characteristics of water.

After cleaning the parts with acetic acid, it is necessary to rinse all the elements well so that there is no residue of vinegar left anywhere. The same is true when using soda, copper sulfate and citric acid. Copper sulfate is applied in the consistency of a solution with water, where there is 3-4 times more water. Usually take 30% copper sulfate and 70% water. But many housewives make the composition with less copper sulfate, so as not to harm health.

If the car breaks down, you do not need to engage in amateur activities, it is better to immediately call a repairman and replace worn parts. In advanced cases, the device should also be entrusted to a specialist in order to later learn and take care of his assistant herself. Many service departments carry out the procedure for cleaning washing machines using the same citric acid.

With a careful, scrupulous study of the information written in the washing machine care instructions, most problems can be solved quickly and easily. Knowledge is power, and the hostess does not have to look for a solution by trial and error.

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