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How to clean your washing machine?
High temperature empty program: Pour 1 liter of white vinegar into the drum and run an empty program at 90°C to disinfect the tub and eliminate bacteria. It is recommended to do this twice a year.
Drum cleaning: To remove bad smells, clean the inside of the drum, the seal and the porthole with a cloth soaked in white vinegar. White vinegar will also freshen up your washing machine.
Drum drying: Make sure to leave the door open after each wash to allow the drum to dry properly.
How to get rid of bad smells in the washing machine?
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It is also essential not to neglect the following factors:
Clean the detergent drawer
This cleaning is necessary at least once a week to remove any excess detergent that could later become smelly and musty. Beware of the self-cleaning function: many appliances have this option to eliminate bacteria that accumulate and clean the drum at a temperature of 70 ° C. However, it does not always provide the expected result.
Wipe the door seal after each wash
Precisely, speaking of humidity, also make sure to dry the rubber seal of the door well. Use a clean cloth after each wash. If you fail to do this, water in the seal can quickly cause bad odors.
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