How to clean a rubber band in a washing machine?

Thanks to the creation of washing machines, daily washing has become a very economical and comfortable activity. Often, fresh, clean laundry with the scent of your favorite powder or rinse aid is overshadowed by the smell of mildew and mold from the rubber band of the washing machine. The question of how to clean the gum at the washing machine and breathe fresh notes into the washed linen again worries many housewives.

Back in 1949, the first automatic machine appeared in the United States, becoming an excellent assistant for housewives and the end of professional activity for laundresses. Today, with the help of technology, you can wash clothes in various modes, use rinses, carry out an intensive and quick wash, thoroughly wring out the laundry and even smooth it, thereby reducing the number of household chores.

Unfortunately, the functions of the typewriter are often overshadowed by minor, but very unpleasant problems. Once again, when you open the lid, you can smell the musty smell and see the darkened rubber parts framing the drum of the machine.

Reasons for darkening of the cuff:

• the machine is used exclusively for short-term washing modes;
• the rubber cuff is not washed regularly or does not think about its cleanliness at all;
• the set temperature always does not exceed 60 degrees;
• with each wash, rinse aid and other softeners are added to the laundry;
• in the process of cleaning linen, agents containing chlorine and other disinfectants in the composition are never used.

Thus, dirt and blackness appear in typewriters when the laundry is washed on gentle modes. In such cases, pathogenic microbes quickly settle on the cuff, starting to multiply rapidly. Lack of disinfection helps microorganisms to become resistant and turn into plaque visible to the naked eye. Rinse aid, which has proven itself as a means of softening fabrics and filling it with aroma, is one of the main enemies for an automatic machine. Its helium structure remains on the rubber surface, creating a warm and moist environment for microbes.

Taking the appearance of smell and blackness lightly can damage the machine. So, the drain hose, the powder tray and the rubber cuff itself become frequent victims of such neglect.

If the dirt has already appeared, it is important to quickly and efficiently clean the gum in the washing machine, preventing the appearance of a musty odor, which can be very difficult to get rid of even when cleaning the gum. Note that the fungus on the drum elastic can be removed equally effectively both with the help of ready-made household chemicals and with improvised means.... One of the means "at hand" is considered to be soda. The powder is turned into a thick slurry with a little water or liquid soap, which is applied with a dishwashing sponge to the gasket.The prepared mixture is kept for about half an hour, after which it is washed off with clean water or the rinse mode is set.

Among the purchased funds, you can also find good options. So, in order to wash the rubber seal, not only specialized household chemicals for the care of automatic machines are suitable, but also products for tiles, toilets and other work surfaces. Specialists and housewives allocate the following funds:

• "Dressing Duck";
• Domestos;
• "Vanish" and others.

The main criterion of the product is its disinfecting properties, which can remove fungus, plaque and obtrusive unpleasant odor, which is also transmitted to clean linen. Like a soda solution, the finished cleansing substance is applied to the rubber with a damp cloth or sponge, leaving it for half an hour. After exposure to active ingredients, the sealing pad should be rinsed with clean water or rinsed.

Summer residents and gardeners will definitely remember about copper sulfate, which is able to clean the washing machine efficiently and on a budget. When using it, the following algorithm of actions is adhered to:

• 30 g of vitriol must be diluted in 1 liter of water;
• with a cloth or sponge soaked in solution, thoroughly process the entire perimeter of the surface;
• leave the solution on the surfaces of the machine for a day;
• start the quick wash mode;
• wipe the seal dry;
• leave the machine open until the elements are completely dry.

If the problem of the device lies in plaque and rust, experienced housewives prefer to use citric acid. Place 2 tablespoons of the product in the drum and start washing at high temperatures and rpm. According to users, with regular washes "dry" with citric acid, the machine completely gets rid of odors... Anti-lime dishwasher tablets are also able to "heal" the machine. To do this, from 5 to 6 tablets are loaded into the device and the washing "dry" is started at a temperature not lower than 60 degrees.

Often, the rubber parts of the vending machine are corrosive to rust. In addition to the unaesthetic appearance, over time, it violates the integrity of the seal and leads to the inevitable replacement of parts. When you see the first signs of rust, you can use a nail polish remover that contains acetone. This product is applied to a cotton pad or cloth. The affected areas are carefully treated with the composition and left for 1 hour. A high temperature rinse completes the cleaning procedure. Later, the surface is wiped dry and remains open. In cases where the gum is not covered with plaque, rust or blackness, but emits an unpleasant odor, you can use the following methods:

• washing "dry" at high temperatures with the addition of "whiteness" in the compartment for the powder;
• rubbing the gum with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oil;
• regular rubbing the surface with lemon juice.

It should be noted that the presence of odor is always a consequence, and therefore it is recommended to solve the problem of the seal not locally, but from a global position. Table vinegar can be considered such a multifunctional remedy. Purification algorithm using it:

• dilute in a 1: 1 ratio with water;
• pour inside the seal;
• run an intensive wash at a temperature of at least 60 degrees;
• after the first 10-15 minutes of washing, put the mode on a two-hour pause, and then continue the procedure;
• after completion of the process, wipe all parts dry.

Prophylaxis is always easier than cure and therefore it is recommended to keep the cuff clean. There are such preventive measures:

• opening the door of the machine when it is offthat allows fresh air to enter the cavity of the device;
• after washing it follows rinse the rubber parts and dry them thoroughly with a dry cloth;
• do not use rinses often either on an ongoing basis;
• periodically use bleaching powders and compositions for washing "dry";
• choose powders with the addition of softeners to prevent rust;
• carry out washing in different modes, giving preference to high-temperature;
• check pockets of clothes for metal parts, coins and other objects that can settle in the cuff and cause rust;
• check the rubber pad regularly for dirt, fungus and accumulated debris.

As you can see, it is possible to prevent damage to the seal without the help of any additional means, while cleaning and washing the rubber becomes a troublesome and sometimes costly procedure.

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