{"id":907,"date":"2018-08-27T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=907"},"modified":"2025-06-16T13:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:23:16","slug":"how-to-clean-your-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/how-to-clean-your-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Your Washing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Is it just me or isn&#8217;t it quite ironic that you have to clean a machine that&#8217;s made for cleaning? Well, yep, it&#8217;s vital to maintain the cleanliness of your washing machine to:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">1) clean your clothes properly, and 2) preserve its cleaning life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">So, just how can you banish that awful smell and disgusting mould? Let&#8217;s find out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Manual instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Be on the safe side and read the manual for instructions on how to clean your washing machine, as some manufacturers may not allow you to use products or cleansers in your machine.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Maintenance wash:<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>In more simpler terms, clean the drum! Let your machine self clean by putting it through a<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a0hot temperature cycle (without clothes, of course) at least once a month, with a cup of vinegar thrown into the drum to help it sanitise.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Let it breathe: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Leave the door of the washing machine open every so often to let the air circulate in the drum and prevent bacteria from growing. I would also recommend you do the same for the detergent drawer- you can never be too careful when it comes to cleanliness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1083 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/laundryheapcom.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/08\/laundromat-315374__340.jpg?resize=404%2C340\" alt=\"washing machine\" width=\"404\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Wash out the detergent drawer:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Simply remove the detergent drawer and give it a good sponge clean! Scrub away any detergent residue that has been built up. Give it a thorough rinse and let it dry before putting back into the machine.\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Wipe the rubber:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Give the rubber door seal a good clean with a damp cloth on a regular basis, being sure to completely clean out any hidden residue.\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: var(--color-neutral-600);\"><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Clean the filter:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> The filter is the one that collects debris in order to protect the washing machine pump from blocking. If that doesn&#8217;t sound germ ridden to you, then I don&#8217;t know what does. So, what must you do? Empty it regularly to remove the dirt that has been gathered. The filter can be found at the bottom corner of the washing machine behind the removable plate\/tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Oh and one more thing, you can leave your laundry to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.laundryheap.co.uk\">Laundryheap<\/a>\u00a0whilst you clean your washing machine.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it just me or isn&#8217;t it quite ironic that you have to clean a machine that&#8217;s made for cleaning? Well, yep, it&#8217;s vital to maintain the cleanliness of your washing machine to:\u00a01) clean your clothes properly, and 2) preserve its cleaning life. So, just how can you banish that awful smell and disgusting mould? 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