Does a washing machine need special care/upkeep?

Do you need to take steps to clean a washing machine or does it maintain itself effectively?

Asked by Sharon on 21st Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"While washing machines do clean clothes, they also require regular maintenance to prevent mold, mildew, and odors. Periodically cleaning the washing machine, particularly the detergent drawer, door seal, and drum, can help maintain its efficiency and extend its lifespan. Additionally, running a hot water cycle with vinegar or a washing machine cleaner can help remove built-up residue and bacteria."
Answered on 19th Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"Hi,

Washing machine does not maintain itself, instead, it harbors a lot of germs if not washed regularly.

how to wash it in steps:

1. pure 1 cup of white vinegar in an open dishwasher safe coffee, cup add a dish washing liquid soap on a soap compartment inside the dish washer and run it on a heated circle for like 1 hour and it will be fine.
2. Open and remove the filter and clean it with baking powder and soap.
3. rinse it and it is good to go"
Answered on 31st May 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"Hi not necessary I would say its need a maintenance to break down stone build up there are some special tablets for it they only needed once or twice a month as they quiet expensive. Most important part it's to keep the filter clean depending on usage this can block quiet quickly same as washing machine difference is the type of waste build up in those filters .usually the best is to clean filler manually however they are some special cleaning agents that they breaking down the build up saving unpleasant cleaning doing this manually however those are quiet pricy so if you considering having a washing machine and have the same one long term then follow those options . Hopefully that's the answers you looking for
Kind regards"
Answered on 23rd Sep 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Yes once a month run your washing machine with an empty load, on the highest setting (hot wash) use a washing machine cleaner or bleach and mold remover. Also clean the drawer to the washing machine, cleaning out any built up soap power and residue. Also open the valve on the bottom of the machine to remove and debris"
Answered on 19th Nov 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"You need to clean it to maintain it. Lemon and toothpaste and put it for a rising cycle. Should help"
Answered on 9th Jun 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"Yes a washing machine needs maintenance it needs regular cleaning for timescale and mold build up in water tubes a appropriate cleaner can be purchased from a hardware shop"
Answered on 29th Mar 2024 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"each device at home or in another room requires care and service in order to serve for a long time"
Answered on 24th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"I wouldn’t say so. Just clean the filters regularly"
Answered on 11th May 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 - report
"Yes, would buy a decent cleaner ie Calgon to flush periodically"
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2014 - report
"Yes of course...you need to do it at least monthly in a hot long wash with special washing machine cleaner or with soda crystals and vinegar. Also it is important to wash the soap compartment regularly."
Answered on 21st Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
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