Many people think that the washing machine 'cleans' the clothes, and after washing, it should be clean, but the fact is not. Because the washing machine is often in a wet state, plus the dirt on the clothes, the amount of soap soap, etc. will remain in the laundry tank for many years. 3. Down, become bacteria, mold breeding hotbeds.
In Japan and mainland China, relevant studies have pointed out that the longer the washing machine is used and the more frequent the laundry, the greater the number of mold spores in the laundry tank, and the subsequent attachment to clothing, causing secondary pollution. Medical experts even suspected that Bacteria in the washing machine, mold may be the culprit causing skin allergies, female fungal vaginitis and other issues.
Avoid the washing machine as a source of infection. It is recommended to clean and maintain it once every 1-2 months.
Currently, there are a number of manufacturers on the market that offer products specifically designed to clean washing machines. Can they be effectively decontaminated? Or are they safe and will not harm the human body or the environment? Professor Wu Jiacheng of the Department of Chemistry of the University of Nanda said that since the ingredients of various products belong to Exclusive formula, just look at the sign and can't know what the actual 'chemical composition' is, so it is impossible to conclude that the cleaning and mildew removal effect.
Experts suggest that several kinds of natural products can be easily obtained without harming health and the environment. Regularly clean the washing machine. They are baking soda and white vinegar:
First step cleaning
MATERIALS: Baking soda, which is a mildly alkaline 'sodium bicarbonate', has a clean, deodorizing effect, but also softens water quality, avoids calcium in the water, and forms insolubles when magnesium ions collide with the soap that is left in the laundry tank. The soap scum in water stayed in the laundry tank, said Chen Xiuling, lecturer in environmental protection at the Housewife Union.
Practice: Fill the empty laundry tank to the full water level, or use the 'slot cleaning' function of the washing machine, add 1 cup (about 100 to 120 grams) of baking soda powder, let the washing machine stir for 3 to 5 minutes, and then let stand for 30 minutes. Above (or 1 hour), then release the water, fill it with clear water, and clean it with a normal washing process.
The second step of sterilization
Material: The acidity of white vinegar or citric acid has a natural bactericidal effect. It is recommended to go to the pharmacy or chemical industry to buy citric acid made from natural plant ingredients.
Practice: After the washing machine is clean, fill it with water, add 1 vial of white vinegar (about 300cc), or 1 cup of citric acid (can refer to the product instructions to decide the amount to add), let the washing machine stir for a few minutes, soak for more than 30 minutes, Clean it again with clean water.
In addition, bleaching water can also be used for disinfection, but it is recommended to choose safe, non-irritating 'oxygen' bleach, the composition is 'hydrogen peroxide', which is commonly known as 'hydrogen peroxide'.
Hydrogen peroxide is a hydrogen and oxygen compound that can be used to sterilize, sterilize, and decompose into water and oxygen with potent oxidation. It will not cause harm to human health and the environment at the proper dose, says Wu Jiacheng.
Remove clothes as soon as possible after washing to keep the laundry tank dry
The correct use of washing machines can also reduce the chance of bacterial and mold diseases.
1. Washing machine is best placed in a ventilated place in the home. Wet, poorly ventilated environment can easily encourage the laundry tank to grow bacteria and mold.
If the location of the washing machine is not ventilated, after use, it is recommended to use an electric fan to dry the laundry tank.
2. Temporarily uncleaned clothes should be placed in a holey, ventilated laundry basket. Do not throw it directly into the laundry tub, especially if it rains, or if it is heavily perspiration and damp clothing, it should not be piled together. Bored wet and mold mold.
3. Do not put too much detergent in the laundry, so as not to be washed cleanly, or left on the clothes or the laundry tank, causing pollution.
4. After the dehydration is completed, the laundry should be taken out and dried as soon as possible to avoid leaving the washed laundry in the laundry tank for a long time. It will not only produce odors, but also cause bacteria and mold.
5. Each time you wash your clothes, it is best to remove the filter from the washing machine, remove the cotton debris, clean it, dry it, and put it back.
6. After the laundry, ventilate the top cover of the washing machine for at least 1 hour, or use the drying function to dry the interior of the washing tank and cover it again.