Washing Machine Do’s and Don’ts that You should Know

It’s a great challenge to take care of and efficiently maintain a washing machine. Keeping these washing machine do’s and don’ts in mind will enhance the efficacy and durability of a laundry machine. Find out exactly how to use your front load or top load washing machine for best results.

Keeping the washing machine looking new is simple with these handy tips! Here’s a helpful list of washing machine do’s and don’ts:

Washing Machine Do’s: For Best Result

• Always check the garments care labels and instructions to wash your clothes carefully that provide directions on how to clean the clothes and what type of products you can or can’t use.

• Sort Your Clothes. Separate your clothes into 3-4 sections such as, white, light, dark, and delicate. Avoid washing your towels with the delicate clothes. 

• Always check the pockets of your shirts and trousers of things such as tissues, coins, keys, and other items. This will prevent potential damage to your clothing as well as your washing machine. 

• Always check the clothes for stains and pre-treat the stains of your garments to avoid having re-wash later. You can use home treatments to treat the stains before being placed in the washing machine.

• Wash your winter and delicate stuffs in cold water. This will prevent shrinking of clothes.

• Always wash your dark-colored clothes inside out that will prevent your clothes from fading.

• Put washing powders into the correct compartment of the detergent drawer. Measure the detergent using the scoop provided.

• Use Laundry Bag for Delicates. It is a good idea to put your under garments or delicate items into a mesh laundry bag to protect them from snagging.

• Leave your washing machine door/lid and detergent tray open for a while after every use. This helps avoid bad odour and prevent mould from growing.  

• Clean your washing machine occasionally (atleast once in a month). This can be done by adding 1-2 cup of white vinegar into a soap dispenser and running it through a hot water cycle. This helps remove smells and deposits.

Washing Machine Don’ts: Points to Avoid

• Don’t overload your washing machine with clothes. Similarly, don’t wash small loads using a large load cycle. This can offset the balance of the washing drum. It will also reduce the efficiency and damage your machine.

• Don’t fill water manually in automatic (front load/top load) washing machines. It should always enter the machine through the inlet hose.

• Don’t expose your laundry machine to direct sunlight or rain. Direct heat can slowly damage your machine’s parts.

• Don’t install or reinstall a washing machine yourself. It must be done by a trained and authorized service technician.

• Don’t leave your wet clothes in the machine or dryer for a long time. Once the rinse cycle is finished, remove clothes from the washer instantly.

• Don’t use too much detergent. It is a myth that adding more detergent than the recommended amount will get your clothes extra clean. It will get your clothes extra clean. Excessive detergent could leave residue on your clothes or deposit at the bottom of the washer.

• Don’t leave the zippers open. Examine the clothes with zippers properly if the zips are closed or not. This prevents it stuck inside the washer or filter box. Open zippers can snag or tear your delicate items easily.

• Don’t add any kind of chemicals like petrol or dry-cleaning agent, in a washing machine.

• Don’t forget to switch off your machine after every use.

• Don’t try to fix serious faults yourself. It is always recommended to call a professional for any major issues with laundry machine. More serious problems, however, especially anything related to the plumbing or electrics of your machine, should always be directed to a technician.

We hope these basic washing machine do’s and don’ts covered will help you get the best result. Make your laundry process hassle-free and keep your clothes fresh & clean.

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