PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you clean your washing machine?
Run your washing machine empty once a month at 60 °C or more, ideally 90 °C.
If you mostly wash at low temperatures, grease, detergent residue and bacteria build up. That causes smells and mould. HG says monthly, or at least every 3 months; monthly is the safer choice if you often wash cold.
- Make sure the drum is empty
- Choose a programme of at least 60°C, preferably 90°C
- Optionally add a washing machine cleaner
- Leave the door and detergent drawer open afterwards to air
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Why does it matter?
If you mostly wash at low temperatures, grease, detergent residue and bacteria build up. That causes smells and mould. HG says monthly, or at least every 3 months; monthly is the safer choice if you often wash cold.
How do you go about it?
Make sure the drum is empty. Choose a programme of at least 60°C, preferably 90°C. Optionally add a washing machine cleaner. Leave the door and detergent drawer open afterwards to air.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: Samsung België, HG.
1 to 2 hours.
- washing machine cleaner or nothing (empty, hot programme)
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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.
Source
- Samsung België (klantenservice) — Hoe maak ik de trommel en de rubbers van mijn wasmachine schoon?
- HG (schoonmaakmerk) — Hoe vaak moet je de wasmachine schoonmaken?
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