Your washing machine is probably one of the most-used appliances in your home.
You toss in your dirty laundry, add some detergent and fabric softener, press start, and wait for clean clothes. Simple, right?
But have you ever thought about the bacteria from those dirty clothes?
Some of it sticks around inside the machine, and over time, it can end up in your supposedly clean laundry.
Why You Should Clean Your Washing Machine
Even though your washing machine is constantly washing clothes, it can get pretty dirty itself. Bacteria build up, and while you might notice some grime in certain areas, a lot of it is hiding where you can’t see.
If you want your clothes to be truly clean, it’s important to give the washing machine a good clean every now and then.
The Easy Fix
Instead of taking apart the whole machine to scrub it clean, there’s a super simple trick that works wonders—and it’s probably sitting in your kitchen right now: a dishwasher tablet!
According to an article Nyheder24, the same thing you use to clean your dishwasher can also clean your washing machine.
Here’s how you do it:
Pop a dishwasher tablet into the detergent compartment (where you’d normally put your washing powder).
Run the machine on a cycle at 40°C (104°F).
Once the cycle is done, your washing machine will be fresh and free of bacteria.
It’s that easy!
Doing this about every three months will keep your machine clean and prevent bacteria from building up again.
With just one dishwasher tablet and a quick wash cycle, you can make sure your clothes come out as clean as they should be!
