The maintenance of the washing machine

Lhe washing machine plays a fundamental role in the domestic economy, since no house can be truly right without a fresh and smelling laundry wardrobe. To obtain it and to keep clothes and textiles in good condition, it is Careful maintenance of the washing machine is essential: nothing particularly difficult or expensive, just a few small precautions and a pinch of care in the daily and periodic cleaning, essential operations for its long-lasting and efficient use.

Periodic cleaning

To thoroughly clean your washing machine, do a cleaning every six months vacuum washing at high temperature (ideal 60°), after pouring a about a glass of white vinegar: it is a powerful natural sanitizer and descaler that will make the appliance look like new again. If the washing machine is not equipped with the self-cleaning one, pass the filter under the jet of hot water every three or four washes to eliminate any dirt and soap residues.

Small but fundamental precautions

To prevent the stagnation of water from rotting the rubber that covers the gaskets that finish the door, clean them often with a damp sponge and let it dry; if the washing machine is not used for a long time it is better to spread a thin layer on the gaskets themselves talc layer and leave the tray and door open to let the air circulate inside the machine.

How to solve the limescale problem

Limestone represents a real disaster for household appliances, pipes and drains, because it damages them irreparably prematurely; but fortunately it is an easy problem to solve. To combat limescale and ensure a perfectly functional washing machine for many years, it is sufficient to add a specific anti-limescale product (sold in all supermarkets) to each wash or, alternatively, a spoonful of baking soda, cheap and natural.