How to clean the washing machine from scale citric acid?

Without a washing machine it is impossible to imagine modern comfortable life. But, unfortunately, very often this type of equipment breaks down, and repairs are expensive. The most common cause of damage is scaling formed on the heating element of the machine.

In order to find out if there is a similar formation on the components of your typewriter, find a heating heating element under the drum. Most often it is shifted to the right or left side. In order to take a closer look at it, take a flashlight and direct it to the holes in the drum of the typewriter. Twist the drum a little by hand in order that the light from the flashlight lies exactly on the object you need. Saw grayish formations on Ten? Well, then this article is for you.

Hard water with impurities of various chemicals, residues of powders and other detergents - all this leads to breakage of the washing machine. Salts of potassium, magnesium, and the remaining powder are deposited on the surface of the heating element and the rest of the equipment, due to which scale builds up over time. Since this is a solid precipitate of salts, cleaning it with a rag with a detergent will not work. Over time, the layers of scale become more and more, which leads to the breakdown of the mechanism and poor-quality washing, because clean linen smells not of air conditioning, but of bacterial waste products.

To maintain the stable operation of the equipment, it is necessary to clean it once every 4 months, but in regions with particularly hard water it is worth cleaning it more often. You can not abuse the regime of "intensive washing", because it increases the amount of harmful salts that fall on the surface of the heating element. Why does scale damage the mechanism? The fact is that the PETN, covered with a layer of scale, is much worse than the heat:

1. Water in such conditions is heated several times slower.
2. There is an unnecessary loss of electricity.
3. Teng itself overheats too much.
4. The exhaust valve of the machine becomes clogged, it is worse to let water through and breaks.

But it is not at all necessary to come to such a radical decision as the ejection of equipment, because you can still fix it. Workers who will have to change parts overgrown with sediment will be considered guilty of breaking the owner who has not been looked after, so the repair will cost you a tidy sum.

In this article you will learn how to clean the washing machine from scale.

One of the most well-known and effective methods for cleaning a scale machine is citric acid. It can be purchased at any grocery store or supermarket. Citric acid is a powder, packaged in sealed bags.

In addition, citric acid is well rinsed and does not settle on clothes in the future, unlike its "colleagues."

To clean the washing machine, designed for 3-4 kg of linen, you need to spend 60 g of citric acid. If your machine has a larger volume of linen, carry out simple calculations based on this formula. But it is important not to overdo it with the addition of acid, otherwise it will corrode the rubber parts of the mechanism and may damage its other components. For the implementation of cleaning in the compartment for washing powder you need to pour out citric acid crystals and turn on the wash. Choose the highest temperature (60-90 degrees is fine).

Wash should last 1.5-2 hours.At this time, citric acid will react with scale and completely corrode it. Later you can see in the pipe how much it was washed out from the ten.

Using this method, you make sure that such a budget method works no worse than specialized means for combating scale.

In addition to getting rid of plaque, "lemon" is often used to combat mold. 2-3 tablespoons of acid fall asleep in the tank and turn on the intensive washing mode. The acidic environment is detrimental to the fungus and eliminates it. In addition to the "lemon", there are other ways to deal with scum.

One of the most effective methods. In addition to cleaning, it also removes unpleasant odors and fights mold that settles in the inside of household appliances. The advantage is the availability of vinegar, because it can be purchased at any grocery store. To clean with this tool you need to follow the following rules:

• in the liquid compartment, add two glasses of vinegar 9%;
• set a long time wash with hot water;

• when the water inside the machine is mixed with vinegar, stop washing;
• after one hour, resume the wash cycle;
• after cleaning, turn on the rinse again to remove the smell of vinegar and particles of plaque;
• wipe the drum with a rubber cloth and leave the door of the machine half-open to evaporate the remaining moisture.

This is a very effective method, but they should not be abused. You can apply it every 6-7 months. The disadvantage of vinegar is a very strong smell, so after cleaning you will be forced to ventilate the room. If you choose too high a percentage of vinegar, the liquid may tear the sealing gum when cleaning.

Means such as citric acid and vinegar are the most effective and safe for the human body. Of course, specialized tools act directly to combat this problem, but in addition, they can harm their fumes or residues on clothes (very often they are not so easily washed off the tank).

The most well-known household chemicals include “Calgon” and “Alfagon”. The principle of their use is very simple: it is enough to add a means to the apparatus with each wash.

"Kalgon" is known for its advertising to everyone, even a small child. But is this tool such a reliable protection for your typewriter? It turns out that with prolonged use Calgon forms a harder layer of stone on a tubular heater, similar to cement, which is much more difficult to get rid of than a scale. As a result, the heater burns out even more. Of course, this tool really softens the water, but is there any reason for this with such consequences? You decide.

This chemical agent works on the principle of citric acid. The only difference is that it is a bit more expensive and has its drawbacks, but we will tell about them a bit later.

The composition of this substance is acid, corrosive layers of salt deposits. Add the substance to the dry powder section and turn on the laundry without laundry. The tool acts almost immediately. But back to the "pitfalls":

• firstly, the acid can corrode parts of the machine, made of rubber, if you run the wash for 60-70 minutes;
• secondly, it is not very useful for them to breathe;
• thirdly, it can settle on fabric fibers.

"Antinakipin" effectively relieves scale, however, if the liquid corrodes parts of the machine, it will need additional repair. Therefore, with such a substance you need to be very careful.

To extend the life of your washing machine, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules at home:

• Use special water softeners, for example, the above "Calgon" or "Alfagon".
• It should not be washed in a washing machine too worn items, because the fabric particles are deposited on the internal parts of the machine. They become clogged in the filters, which leads to an unpleasant odor in the typewriter, poor quality filter operation, and, ultimately, a complete breakdown of the mechanism.
• Ventilate the machine regularly. Teach yourself to leave the machine door open to evaporate moisture.
• After washing, wipe the machine with a dry cloth to get rid of unnecessary moisture at the edges. Do not forget about the rubber upholstery around the door: it is under it that bacteria and mold accumulate.
• It is not recommended to leave wet laundry in the drum, because of the increased humidity in the machine can form mold and fungus. Just wash the laundry, put it in the basin right away, and there are special containers for dirty laundry. You should not neglect the cleanliness of the machine, because it is the quality and duration of work that depends on it.

• The powder tray must be thoroughly washed with a cleaning agent. Remains of dried means, pathogenic bacteria - all this also affects your health and the work of technology.
• It is not recommended to wash clothes at too high a temperature. It overheats the car and damages its components. It is better to use the average temperature of washing, and leave hot water for more “critical” situations, for example, when you need to get rid of mold. As is known, in addition to alkali, it does not tolerate hot water.
• Follow the washing powder instructions. It is best to use "gentle" mixture with the addition of substances that soften the water.
• Take out small things from the pockets of clothing so that they do not clog the drain filter.
• Install a magnesium filter. This method will make life easier for the mechanism and its owners. This type of filter will make the water less hard, which will have a beneficial effect on your health.

In order to increase the service life of your washing machine, do not forget to clean the outlet filter from time to time. It often accumulates hair, clothing particles and other small debris. It is recommended to use sediment filters that trap small particles of sand or rust. This is useful not only for technology, but also for the pipes themselves. Washing the washer is not difficult at all.

The inlet valve is clogged if the water enters the machine too weakly, and when poured in, the technician starts to buzz strongly and the washing time increases significantly. In order to reanimate this component, first of all, you need to unscrew the filler hose and carefully remove the mesh on it. Next, you should clean it of dirt with a soft brush, rinse, put a place, and screw the hose back.

Do not overload the drum with dry laundry. Also, do not load less than half of the laundry in the drum. It is recommended to observe the "golden mean". Slightly more than half of the things in the drum are enough for an effective and gentle wash. This method reduces vibrations that adversely affect the technique. In the spin mode, the vibration frequency of the washing machine increases markedly.

To protect your equipment, follow these guidelines:

• The machine should stand on a flat floor, it is desirable to fix it with nuts;
• If the legs of the machine are not screwed to the floor with nuts, and also are on a smooth tile, in the spin mode, it can “run” around the room. Therefore, it is desirable to fit under it a hard rubber mat.

If you notice mold growth inside the machine, ordinary kitchen soda will help you. It is necessary to mix it with water 1: 1 and apply on the drum and rubber cuff. Leave the substance for 30-40 minutes, and after this time, turn on the intensive washing mode with rinsing. To eliminate the mold you can also use table vinegar diluted with 1: 1 whiteness and hot water. You just need to pour the liquid into the tank and run the wash cycle.

We hope that these tips could help you get rid of the existing problem, as well as get acquainted with the methods of their prevention. It is worth remembering that the best way to prevent a problem is awareness.

How to clean the washing machine descale citric acid can be viewed in the following video.