How to wash the powder tray in the washing machine: why clean the tray in the washing machine?

Regular use of the washing machine will cause the powder tray to become dirty. Further in the article, effective and quick methods for its cleaning are considered both with the help of household chemicals and folk remedies.

Why clean the washer tray?

Most owners of washing machines do not attach importance to cleaning the powder tray. It is believed that it is self-cleaning during operation. but plaque tends to accumulate, and mold may appear over time. In some cases, the container becomes so clogged that the incoming water cannot pick up detergents.

Untimely cleaning can ruin some fabrics: clothes can change color and get an unpleasant odor. It is especially worthwhile to clean the tray after using bleaches. After all, its traces can damage colored fabrics.

Attention! Powder and fabric softener leave deposits on the surface of the compartment, which can cause machine damage.

Cleaning methods

It is recommended to clean the container after 2-3 washes. There are several ways to quickly clean it.

Mechanical cleaning

The powder tray is easy to remove. Most washing machines have a direct dispenser with a lock. It is enough to squeeze it a little, to direct in its direction, and the cuvette itself will advance easily and quickly.

During mechanical cleaning follow these steps:

• remove the tray and rinse it with hot water;
• use a sponge to remove stubborn 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.

Folk remedies

For those who do not like to use chemicals, there are many popular recipes.

Lemon acid

This means able to clean not only the cuvette, but also the nozzles from traces of powder and dirt. To do this, a couple of tablespoons of the product is poured into the compartment instead of powder and the “idle” wash is launched. Water temperature should not exceed 60 degrees.

After the procedure, a delicate, pleasant lemon aroma remains.

Soda

Soda is one of the reliable folk remedies used to clean various materials. Soda is mixed with water in equal parts and the resulting mixture is poured into a dispenser. After a couple of hours, the container can be wiped with a cloth and rinsed thoroughly.

Vinegar

Before applying the mechanical method, it is recommended to fill the container with vinegar for 6-8 hours. To prepare it, 1 cup of vinegar is diluted in 1 liter of boiling water. A combination of soda and vinegar removes old dirt well.. 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.

Household chemicals

In the case where the previously discussed methods did not help, household chemicals will come to the rescue. Follow the instructions:

1. Empty the washing machine tub from the laundry.
2. Pour the recommended chemical agent into the compartment, having previously studied the manufacturer's recommendations.
3.  Spend a single wash at the highest possible temperature.
4. Rinse again.

Reference! Household chemicals do not completely remove complex ingrained pollution.

Popular remedies include the following:

• Frisch activ and "Dr. TEN». Means are suitable for dealing with small contaminants of the washing machine and dispenser.
• Sandokkaebi. Remedy South Korean manufacturer at an affordable price. Cleans not only the tray, but also the hose and nozzles.
• «Domestos"And"Dressing duck"Are more aggressive chemistry and pouring them into the machine is not desirable (only surface treatment).

Preventive measures

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, due to constant humidity, the fungus does not appear.
• Every 10 washings, remove the compartment and clean using a sponge, a brush and other products.

Systematic cleaning of the powder tray will help keep the washing machine operational for a long time. Things after washing will be clean and pleasantly smelling.