How To Keep Your Washer Hygienically Clean In 7 Simple Steps

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How To Keep Your Washer Hygienically Clean In 7
Simple Steps
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• It can be easy to forget that your washer might
  need cleaning once in a while, and its often
  only when we notice that our laundry isnt
  smelling quite as fresh as usual, that we even
  think about whether the washer itself, might be
  dirty.
• To keep your washer hygienically clean and your
  laundry smelling fresh, follow the 7 simple steps
  below
• DO NOT overfill your washer
• It can be tempting to cram a huge pile of laundry
  into the washer, but doing so doesnt allow the
  items to circulate freely throughout the washing
  process, and can cause moisture to build up in
  the drum. In that damp environment, mold can
  quickly grow, so avoid overfilling your washer.

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• DO NOT overuse detergent and softener
• Overloading detergent and softener can leave a
  mold encouraging residue on the washing machine
  interior over time, so use the recommended
  amount, and wherever possible, use softener
  sheets instead of liquid.
• DO NOT leave wet clothes in the machine
• Whether youve got space to hang them out, or
  not, get them out of the machine as fast as
  possible so that theyre not sitting around
  damply in the machine. Doing so will help to keep
  your washer and your laundry smelling fresher,
  for longer.

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• DO let your washer air out between loads
• It might be tempting to have the washer
  continually on when you have a lot of laundry to
  get done, but its important to allow the machine
  to dry out between washes. Leave the door and
  dispenser drawer open for an hour or so, and wipe
  the drum and gasket clean, too.
• DO clean your washer often
• You can either put your machine on a special
  setting that enables you to run a self-cleaning
  wash by adding bleach and white vinegar, or use a
  product thats designed especially for the
  purpose. You might also need to pull out the
  detergent compartment and give that a quick
  clean, too.

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• DO be extra careful when someone is ill
• A sanitizing cycle is best for killing germs in
  your washing machine if youre cleaning items
  belonging to someone who is sick, or has recently
  been sick. Take care to wash your hands well
  after touching the items, too, after youve
  loaded the machine and once youve transferred
  the wet clothing to the dryer.
• DO NOT neglect cleanliness in and around your
  laundry area
• If you cant ventilate your laundry room or area,
  consider having an exhaust fan installed, or a
  dehumidifier, to remove the moist air that can
  create an ideal atmosphere for mold and bacteria
  to grow.

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• Theres no reason why you cant add cleaning the
  washing machine, to the list of tasks you ask
  your cleaner to perform for you when they visit.
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