8 mistakes many people make when using washing machines

1. Improper clothing sorting

In addition to classifying clothes based oncolor, you should also pay attention to the fabric material. For example, cotton and felt clothes should be washed separately. In addition, towels should not be washed together with synthetic clothes because each type of fabric requires a different washing mode to be completely clean.

2. Using the wrong detergent

To save money, many people buy hand-washing soap to use in washing machines or buy washing powder and liquid for top-loading machines to use in front-loading machines. This affects the machine because hand-washing soap or top-loading soap creates a lot of foam, which can lead to foam overflowing out of the drum, causing damage to machine parts. When rinsing clothes, it also wastes more water because it takes many rinses to remove the foam.

Giving too muchToo much detergent can clog the washer compartment and cause unpleasant odors, while too much fabric softener will take longer to dry. Read the instructions carefully and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

3. Opening the machine cover suddenly while the machine is running

Opening the lid while the washing drum is spinning is forbidden, it can cause serious damage to the device as well as threaten the safety of the user. Opening the lid will cause all operations to be interrupted, the drum's rotation axis will be misaligned. To be safe, you need to press the Pause button before opening the washing machine lid.

4. Forgetting metal objects in the laundry

Keys, lighters, nail clippers… if thrown out during the machine’s operation can get stuck in the slots, causing a short circuit or fire because the washing machine is running at high speed and suddenly stops. Or less seriously, these objects can also scratch the washing drum, affecting the machine’s lifespan.

5. Washing with the wrong amount of laundry

For overloaded washing, the clothes will move into a mass, unable to be stirred or shaken vigorously with the rotation of the water flow, and the detergent will not be able to circulate perfectly. Accordingly, the clothes will not be able to be washed clean.

Washing too little can cause the laundry to pile up on one side of the drum, making the drum unbalanced and causing strong shaking and impact during spinning and drying.

Therefore, it is best to calculate the correct amount of clothes for one wash equivalent to the weight of the washing machine. (usually the level of dry clothes when put in can be estimated at about 4/5 of the height of the washing drum).

6. Leave washed clothes in the machine overnight

Many families wash clothes at night before going to bed and then hang them up to dry in the morning. This is absolutely not recommended because leaving damp clothes in a closed machine for a long time can easily cause bacteria to grow. After washing, clothes should be dried as soon as possible and the machine door should be left open so that the inside of the drum can be dry and airy.

To limit bacteria and odors in the washing machine, you can also use a hole-less washing machine because this design prevents mold from growing on the outside of the washing machine as well as their penetration inside, causing unpleasant odors.

7. Close the washing machine door to keep out dust.

To prevent dust and dirt, some people often close the washing machine door tightly, or even more carefully cover the washing machine with a towel or nylon. However, closing the washing machine door after the washing cycle is a way to "lock" bacteria in the machine, creating ideal conditions for mold and odor production.

The correct way is to open the washing machine door after washing to let the water evaporate, then use a soft, clean cloth to dry the washing machine drum.

8. Not cleaning the washing machine

The drum area of ​​the washing machine is full of bacteria, so cleaning the machine to disinfect and remove scale is very necessary. Every month, you should let the machine run two or three times with an empty washing cycle (no load) to clean the drum. When running, you should use the hottest water mode possible. If the drum is dirty, use a soft cloth soaked in vinegar or baking soda to wipe it before operating the above washing mode.

In addition, the detergent and fabric softener compartments also need to be removed and cleaned regularly because most of the detergent will be flushed down the drum but sometimes still overflows to the edge. If not cleaned, it will easily cause mold.