A washing machine repair expert warns against the use of fabric softeners, claiming they contribute to mould growth in the detergent drawer. He recommends using white vinegar as a safer alternative.
No matter the age of your washing machine, it demands regular upkeep to run effectively and keep your clothes clean. Experts in washing machine care stress the significance of a service wash to clean the interior of the appliance; neglecting this can result in a grimy machine, fostering mould growth and causing your garments to smell. But another part that needs watching is the detergent drawer.
This area may show signs of mould, and one professional has explained his theory behind this phenomenon. An appliance service repair specialist from Melbourne, Australia, known on TikTok as @ezywashingmachinerepair, pointed out that fabric softener use could contribute to mould in the drawer. While attending to a customer, he noticed mould only on the section designated for fabric softener and questioned her usage. 'Sometimes, not very often,' she answered. On TikTok, he cautioned: 'No matter what you buy, softeners are not good even the sensitive .' He illustrated that the mould was confined to the softener bay, and evident even when the drawer was taken out. As an alternative, the expert recommends white vinegar as a safer option, which costs around 35p in supermarkets like Aldi and Tesco. Cleaning the drawer with white vinegar should be the first step to remove any traces of fabric softener. ' recommend instead of your softener, filling it up with white vinegar, natural essential oils, any smell you like, lavender, rose, whatever,' he said. The expert suggests swapping out fabric softener for a concoction of white vinegar and 'two drops of essential oil' to achieve both softness in clothes and a fresh scent. He cautioned against the use of fabric softeners, describing them as 'full of chemicals, causes mould in the machine and irritation on the skin'
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