The washing machine’s detergent drawer often tends to become clogged over time. For reasons of hygiene, bad odors and the proper functioning of your washing machine, regular maintenance is more than welcome. In this household appliance, humidity is indeed very present. As a result, limescale and mold develop very quickly. Here’s how to clean, disinfect and deodorize the clogged laundry drawer without damaging it. No need for bleach or expensive chemicals.
This is a step not to forget when cleaning the washing machine!
Why do we need to clean the laundry drawer?
Very often, dirt in the compartments is linked to a improper use of the machine. Failure to leave the drawer open after washing leaves residual moisture and maceration to develop. That promotes the proliferation of fungi. Furthermore, we often tend to overdose on products (liquid detergent, powder detergent, fabric softener, essential oils added to household linen care products, etc.). This therefore has the effect of clogging the various components of the machine, leaving room for unpleasant odors and stains in the detergent drawer. And without a water softener, we can also count on scale to leave a build-up of deposits! However, all this dirt leaves residues that can clog the distribution fabric softener and detergents.
So, how do you clean and disinfect your laundry drawer?
First of all, find out how to disassemble and reassemble the drawer!
If necessary, consult the instructions to successfully disassemble it and be able to put it back without problem. Depending on the washing machine model, you must either pull it completely towards you until it comes, or press a plastic button which blocks its coming. Once the compartment is removed, all you have to do is clean with a very effective detergent (black soap, dishwashing liquid, vinegar, etc.)!
Choose the right ecological household products for cleaning
If you have a dishwasheryou can slide the detergent drawer in to clean it effortlessly! If you don’t have one, don’t worry: there is no shortage of alternatives. Sometimes letting it soak in very hot soapy water, or even boiling water and rubbing will be more than enough. Otherwise, use household white vinegar. This cleaning product is disinfectant, anti-limescale descaler, degreaser and deodorizer. It will therefore allow you to remove mold and descale the tanks in a single action. It can also be used to clean moldy joints! Lemon juice or magic sponge can also be used. Scrub carefully with an old toothbrush or sponge soaked in product. Above all, remember to clean the holes allowing the distribution of products. And there you have it! All you have to do is rinse it, dry it with a cloth and replace it.