Washing machine mold remover

The inside of any automatic washing machine is warm and damp, making it a fertile breeding ground for mold. If you keep the door and detergent drawer closed after washing, the inside of the washing machine won't dry out, causing it to smell musty at best, and mold at worst. What should you do if this has already happened? How can you remove it? What products can help? Let's talk about it.

Let's use household chemicals

Such a washing machine becomes a source of danger for everyone in the family. Mold must be cleaned immediately, otherwise:

• it will spread a huge amount of spores, which, when entering the human respiratory tract, cause allergies, lung diseases, and, at high concentrations, severe poisoning;

Mold is very dangerous for small children, so if mold has formed in your washing machine, do not wash children's clothes in it for now, at least until you have managed to clean it.

• Mold can seriously contaminate the clothes you throw in the wash, so you might end up putting slightly dirty clothes in the washing machine drum and taking them out very dirty;
• It smells very bad and it also spoils the appearance of the washing machine.

Whatever you say, this stain needs to be removed from the washing machine as quickly as possible, but to do this you need to use special products.Which of these will be useful? First, let's look at the cheapest and most readily available mold removal products.

Citric acid. Citric acid is a common ingredient in any kitchen, but many people use it only for baking and, at most, for descaling a kettle. Meanwhile, citric acid is also very effective for removing mold from a washing machine. The effectiveness of this solution depends on its concentration and the temperature of the water in which it is dissolved. The hotter the water, the more effectively it will clean your washing machine. Read on. Reviews of washing machine cleaning with citric acid, everything will become clear to you.

Acetic acid. Vinegar is also merciless against mold. If you dissolve 100 ml of vinegar essence in 300 ml of water, then pour it into the washing machine tray and run a wash cycle, most of the stain will be destroyed. Repeat the process, and there will be no trace of mold left.

Baking soda. This product is excellent for removing various types of dirt from surfaces. In particular, it can be used to remove mold from the inside of the drum. The results will be stunning. Moreover, unlike specialized chemicals, soda is always at hand.

Factory chemicals

Russian and foreign companies produce a huge variety of mold removal products for automatic washing machines. Various multi-component powders and gels are designed to dissolve mold and remove any residue from the washing machine's tub, drum, pipes, and hoses in just one or two applications. What products are we talking about?

1. Kaneyo. This Japanese liquid detergent is equally effective at removing soap scum, mold, limescale, and other dirt from your washing machine. It's sold in 550 ml bottles. This amount is enough to clean the inside of a washing machine with a drum capacity of up to 9 kg. The price for 550 ml is $6.30.
   
2. Nagara. Cleaning tablets from Japan that make it easy to remove mold and other stains from your washing machine. These tablets are highly effective and relatively inexpensive—five tablets cost $2.
   
3. HG is a Dutch powdered mildew remover for automatic washing machines. It's suitable for all types of machines. One 0.162-liter pack is suitable for a washing machine with a load capacity of up to 7 kg. If your washing machine has a load capacity greater than 7 kg, purchase two packs. One cleaning with HG248020161 will remove mildew from your washing machine wherever the solution reaches. The product costs $10 per 0.162-liter pack.
   

When using a washing machine mold cleaner, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging. They should clearly indicate that the product is suitable for automatic washing machines.

Nuances of using funds

If mold has appeared in your washing machine, rest assured that it is growing not only in plain sight, but also in the most inaccessible places. In this regard, it is preferable to use a mold cleaning powder or gel that will clean automatically.

It's very convenient: just sprinkle or pour the detergent into the main wash compartment and run an empty wash cycle with hot water and a double rinse. At the end of the wash, the mold will come off. And no need to crawl on all fours in front of the machine, hoping to scrub off at least some of the mold with a rag—the automatic cleaning system will do it all. It's important to follow the dosage, as some detergents, when used in excessive concentrations, are dangerous for washing machine parts. The following detergents we're reviewing clean automatically:

• Kaneyo;
• Nagara;
• HG248020161;
• acetic acid.

Baking soda is a good choice for manually cleaning mold from a washing machine, and citric acid is a versatile, versatile cleaning solution. Cleaning washing machine parts with citric acid or baking soda is a labor-intensive task; you'll wear out your fingers before you're done. All you need is a packet of baking soda or citric acid, a rag or sponge, and your hands.

What should not be used?

Various websites recommend cleaning washing machines from mold using bleach, various acids, and even Coca-Cola. These recommendations are quite unfounded and even harmful. But let's take them one by one.

1. Bleach is a highly active, concentrated chlorine-containing substance that will quickly clean your washing machine of dirt, but it will also damage the rubber seals, which in turn will lead to leaks.
2. Acids will cause the same damage as bleach, but will also damage metal parts, such as darkening the drum. There have been cases where users have managed to burn through the drain hose with acid, which is a truly horrific situation.
3. Coca-Cola has some cleaning properties due to the special chemicals it contains. However, to clean a washing machine with Coca-Cola, You'll need about 20 liters of this drink, which is quite expensive; it's easier to buy a few packs of citric acid.

Any aggressive chemicals are potentially dangerous for your washing machine. Don't experiment, otherwise you'll have to go to the store for a new "home helper."

In conclusion, we'd like to point out that washing machine mold removal products can be roughly divided into two groups: specialized products and household cleaning products. Household cleaning products are cheaper and, in some cases, more effective. The key is to avoid using substances that could damage the washing machine. Good luck!

   

1 reader comment

1. January 21, 2019 at 8:17 PM

   Dad:

   They wrote about washing machine cleaning products—a bit of enlightenment++. Which ones shouldn't be used. And below is a video about bleach and acids. A solid 5 stars.

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