A POORLY maintained washing machine has to work harder and may cost more to run.
These easy tips will perk up your appliance and may prevent pricey repairs.
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FIDDLE WITH THE FILTER: Check the washing machine filter to make sure trapped fluff, loose coins or odd socks aren’t stopping it working correctly.
Make sure the machine is off. Then, put a shallow tray just under the filter opening.
Twist the handle or unclip to take the filter out. Let the water flow into the tray. Pull out anything causing a block.
GERM BUSTER: Vinegar has hundreds of uses around the home and one of them is cleaning your washing machine drum and seal, where bacteria love to hide.
Put some white vinegar on a cloth and wipe along the seal. Then pour 500ml of the vinegar into the empty drum. Run a hot wash at 90°C or higher.
Find more washing machine tips in the advice section at AO.com.
HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW: Pet and human hair can spell trouble for washing machines. Get a helping hand to keep it clean with Vamoosh pet hair dissolver, £4, or Vamoosh washing machine cleaner, £3.50, from Wilko.
DIRTY DRAWERS: A quick wash of your detergent drawer will banish germs and nasty smells. Pull out the drawer and soak it in a bowl of hot water with washing-up liquid.
Then, wipe out the drawer slot with a wet cloth. You can use an old toothbrush for hard-to-reach corners.
Go back to the drawer itself and wipe off any mould or soap scum on the inside and outside. Rinse and return to machine.
THE WHITE STUFF: Using the correct amount of your normal detergent for the size of your wash and the hardness of your water should help prevent limescale. For extra help, an anti-limescale product, such as Tesco limescale prevention gel, 1l, £4.40, should work.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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