I recently came across the following information online: After prolonged use, a washing machine's inner drum can harbor bacteria. While seemingly clean, a washing machine can actually harbor a lot of dirt. It's best to clean it every three months, using a dedicated detergent.

Thinking of my washing machine at home, I couldn't sit still any longer and immediately went online to buy "washing machine tub cleaner". Taking advantage of the good weather last weekend, I planned to do some work!

The first step was to fill several buckets of warm water at 40 to 50 degrees Celsius and pour it into the washing machine. Then, considering that I didn't know how long this washing machine had been used, I boldly poured two packets of detergent into it.

The second step is to turn on the switch and the washing machine starts to rotate. Within 5 seconds, I saw the following scene↓↓↓

The picture ahead is high energy!!!

Non-combatants please retreat quickly!!!

What the hell is going on here? It only took less than 10 minutes, and this shiny washing machine turned out to be such a filthy place. It completely overturned my worldview...

Next, I turned off the switch and let the washing machine soak in water. The instructions said to soak it for 2 hours, but I dragged it on for 6 hours before I reluctantly ended it.

Finally, I fished out all the dirt from the washing machine.

Although I have cleaned it thoroughly, I am still not at ease. Thinking about my clothes being surrounded by these dirty things all day long, it is no wonder that I feel itchy sometimes.

So what's a more thorough way to clean your washing machine?

If conditions permit, it is best to hire a professional to clean the washing machine. A professional technician will disassemble the washing machine and perform a 360° cleaning of the machine, including the drum interlayer, drain outlet, bottom plate, etc.

If you want to save money and broaden your horizons at the same time, you might as well do it yourself by buying special cleaning powder for washing machines like the editor .

Many people have not paid attention to the problem of "secondary pollution" of washing machines. There is a sleeve outside the washing drum of a fully automatic washing machine, and the washing water flows back and forth between the two layers. If you pull out the sleeve, you can see that the dirt in the interlayer is very serious.

Turbine washing machines also harbor a significant amount of dirt beneath the turbine. Because the turbine is not removed during cleaning, this dirt cannot be completely cleaned. This dirt, composed of scale from tap water, loose particles from detergent, fiber from clothing, and dust and bacteria introduced by clothing, clings firmly to the washing machine, multiplying and fermenting at room temperature. This dirt then causes serious secondary contamination of clothing during washing, endangering human health.

Recommendation: It is best to do a deep cleaning of your household washing machine once a year. Generally speaking, a newly purchased washing machine should be cleaned and disinfected every two or three months after six months of use.

You can also do some light cleaning yourself, such as cleaning the filter bag yourself frequently, and occasionally use a laundry tub cleaner or disinfectant to clean or sterilize it.

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Source: WeChat public account [Health Times] (jksb2013), compiled from 39 Health Network (39net), authorized.