Step by Step: How to Clean a Front Loading Washing Machine

Front loading washing machines are energy saving, time saving and detergent saving. However, they sometimes have a tendency to unpleasant smells and poor performance. The reason often lies in the deficient cleaning work you have done to your front loading washing machine. It is suggested to clean the machine regularly, which can not only keep your machine in top operating condition but also avoid the unpleasant odors in it. Here I will guide you step by step on how to clean a front loading washing machine.

What You Need:

• 2 cups vinegar
• 50g baking soda
• 1/4 cup water
• Scrub sponge

Step 1

Preparing 2 cups of vinegar, then pour it into the machine, which has been filled with water ahead of time. Then switch the button to the biggest power, and run a normal wash cycle (on hot). Then, leave it sitting for one hour. Once one hour is up, another wash cycle should be started then. At the same time, you can use the damp rag to wipe the seal of the front loader with the hot vinegar water. And the old toothbrush can be used to clean out the detergent drawer.

Step 2

Once the above has been done, then let the water which has been mixed with vinegar out. Then prepare some baking soda (50g is the most appropriate), mix the baking soda with a cup of water. Pour it into the front loading washing machine to start another cycle of washing. Once it ends, use a dry rag to wipe the seal and the inner of the machine in order to make sure that there is no leftover or detergent residue in it in case the later mold or the mildew appears. Likewise, keep the door open can also decrease the rate of mildewing.

Step 3

Then it’s time for you to clean the door of the washing machine. And this part of the washing machine is the most easily favored by water, hair and residue. Then, you can use a clean scrubber to rub around the opening of the washing machine to remove stubborn mold or residue. After that, wipe the door clean with fresh water.

The above steps can make your washing machine work more effectively and efficiently. What’s more, you will not be bothered by the unpleasant odors given out from your front loader any more. And it can be easily found that the sufficient cleaning work to your machine is really of great importance. Generally speaking, once a month cleaning is enough to keep your front loading washing machine operate well.

If you have better ways on how to clean a front loading washing machine, why not share with us? Feel free to add more information about the cleaning methods.

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