Regular use of the washing machine will pollute the powder feed tray. Further in the article effective and fast methods of its cleaning are considered both with the help of household chemicals and folk remedies.
Most owners of washing machines do not attach importance to cleaning the powder feed tray. It is believed that he self-cleans during operation. but plaque tends to accumulate, and mold can appear over time. In some cases, the container is so heavily clogged that the incoming water can not pick up detergents.
Late cleaning can ruin some fabrics: clothes can change color and get an unpleasant smell. Especially carefully it is worth cleaning a tray after use of bleaches. After all, its traces can damage colored fabrics.
Attention! Powder and fabric softener leave scurf on the surface of the compartment, which can lead to car breakdown.
The container is recommended to be cleaned after 2-3 washes. There are several ways to clean it up quickly.
Mechanical cleaning
The tray for giving of powder is easily taken out. Most washing machines have a direct dispenser with a retainer. It is enough to press it down a little, send it in its direction, and the cuvette will come out easily and quickly..
With mechanical cleaning follow these steps:
- remove the tray and rinse it with hot water;
- use a sponge to remove ingrained detergent or plaque;
- rinse the container with clean water and dry.
Important! Do not use hard brushes, as there are special marks on the surface of the tray that are easily damaged.
For those who do not like to use chemicals, there are many popular recipes.
Lemon acid
This means able to clear traces of powder and dirt from not only the cuvette, but also the connections. To do this, a couple of tablespoons of the funds fall asleep in the compartment instead of the powder and start the "idle" wash. Water temperature should not exceed 60 degrees.
After the procedure, there remains a subtle pleasant lemon scent.
Soda
Soda is one of the reliable folk remedies used for cleaning various materials. Soda is mixed with water in equal parts and the resulting mixture is poured into the dispenser. After a couple of hours, the container can be wiped with a cloth and rinsed thoroughly.
Vinegar
Before using the mechanical method, it is recommended to fill the container with vinegar for 6-8 hours. For its preparation, 1 cup of vinegar is diluted in 1 liter of boiling water. Old soda is well removed by a combination of soda and vinegar. The tray is pre-rinsed with hot water. Next, pour soda, and then pour vinegar.
A combination of two substances occurs, as a result of which particles of dirt lag behind the surface of the compartment.
In the case when the methods discussed earlier did not help, household chemicals will come to the rescue. Follow the instructions:
- Release the washing machine tank from the laundry.
- Pour into the compartment of the recommended chemical agent, after having studied the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Spend "idle" washing at the highest possible temperature.
- Turn on the rinse again.
Reference! Household chemicals do not completely remove complex stubborn pollution.
Popular remedies include the following:
- Frisch activ and "Doctor TEN". Means are suitable for combating small contaminants of washer and dispenser.
- Sandokkaebi. The tool is a South Korean manufacturer at an affordable price. Cleans not only the tray, but also the hose and nozzles.
- "Domestos"and"Toilet duck"represent a more aggressive chemistry and it is not desirable to pour them into the machine (only surface treatment).
To keep the tray clean, always follow these guidelines:
- After each wash, remove traces of powder, and then wipe the container dry.
- It is better to keep the tray half open so that the fungus does not appear due to the constant humidity.
- After every 10 washes, remove the compartment and clean with a sponge, brush and other preparations.
Systematic cleaning of the powder supply tray will allow to keep the washer for a long time in working condition. Things after washing will be clean and pleasantly smelling.
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