Friday, February 3, 2012

Laundry Tips

Readers Today a Great Tip from Vollara:

How to Clean a Washing Machine

It is important to know how to clean a washing machine, in order to keep your washer running at peak performance. You depend on your washing machine to clean your laundry, but it cannot do an efficient job if it is not kept clean. Fortunately, keeping your washing machine clean is not difficult, as long as you keep up with maintenance.  Begin by cleaning the washer, inside and out, once a month.how to clean a washing machine
  • Wipe down the exterior. For this, you can use an all-purpose cleaner, or just some vinegar. Never use any abrasive cleaners, because they can scratch the surface.
  • Clean out the tub. To remove odors, stains, and build up of detergents and fabric softener, pour two cups of white vinegar or lemon juice into the tub and run it through a complete cycle on the hottest setting.
  • Scrub the lid or door. White vinegar is also good for removing mildew and detergent buildup around edge of the door and around the window on front load machines.
  • Do not forget the bleach and fabric softener dispensers. Remove these, if possible and scrub them in the sink, drying them thoroughly before returning them to the machine.
  • Some hidden places that people forget to clean are the inlet hose filters. These are found inside the water inlet connections, and they keep minerals and debris in the water from getting inside the washer. If they are clogged, they will impede the flow of water into the machine for the wash cycle or cause the washer to not operate at all.
While you are cleaning the washer, inspect the hoses to make sure they are firmly connected and if signs of cracking are found, the hoses should be replaced.  The entire cleaning process should take less than thirty minutes, and afterwards, the cleanliness of your washer is easy to maintain. Remove laundry promptly after the cycle completes, and leave the lid open afterwards, to prevent mildewing. Consider switching from commercial fabric softeners to white vinegar, since adding too much fabric softener may cause spotting on clothes.
On the other hand, for even less buildup, consider using no detergent at all! Try investing in a detergent-free laundry system, which uses oxygen, peroxide, and other oxidizers to lift dirt and odors from clothing without leaving residue in your washer or allergens in your clothes. Hospitals and hotels have used similar technology for years.
Learning how to clean a washing machine is crucial in keeping your laundry clean and extending the life of your machine. Using eco-friendly products can help in this regard, too, because they help your machine to stay clean and free of buildup, while helping to keep your water and clothing free from harmful chemicals. A global leader in natural health and eco-friendly technologies, Vollara is part of a family of companies that has been helping consumers choose products that benefit their homes and the environment, for over eighty years. Visit our website for more information, or become part of our online community by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

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