How dirty is your washing machine? We take it apart to show you!

Did you know that the washing machine that washes our clothes every day can also get dirty? And the washing machine also needs to be cleaned regularly.

So when does a washing machine start to collect dirt? Where does all this dirt come from? We chose a washing machine that has only been used for three years and specially invited a professional washing machine cleaning master to disassemble it. Let's take everyone to reveal the answer to the question.

How dirty is the inside of your washing machine?

The master disassembles the machine (GIF)

According to the disassembly requirements, the master removed the inner and outer barrels.

It can be seen that there is no dirt accumulation on the inner drum, but the outer wall is "terrible". Especially the interlayer between the inner and outer drums, there are not only black lumps formed by dust on clothes, but also some cotton wool accumulated during the washing process, as well as some scale and softener residues, and a strong odor.

In the communication with the cleaning master, we learned that under normal use, a new washing machine will start to accumulate dirt in about half a year, and the dirt is mostly hidden in the gap between the inner and outer barrels of the washing machine. However, many consumers have never paid attention to the daily maintenance and care of this part.

If a washing machine is used for a long time without being cleaned, not only will bacteria grow and the clothes will not be cleaned properly, but people with sensitive skin will also be prone to symptoms such as skin itching.

Therefore, it is recommended that consumers should enhance their awareness of cleaning during normal use. In addition to choosing door-to-door service by cleaning masters, they can also regularly use washing machine cleaning agents to clean themselves. In addition, the drum self-cleaning function should be used more to assist the cleaning agent in daily maintenance of the washing machine.

Washing machine cleaning fluid test

The master assembles a washing machine (GIF)

In addition to hiring a professional to come and clean the machine, washing machine cleaning agent is also a good choice. We will reassemble the disassembled washing machine to see if Dettol washing machine cleaning liquid can clean the dirt.

Select the self-cleaning mode

According to the usage requirements, we first put the washing machine in an empty state (no clothes or detergent were added). Then pour the Dettol washing machine cleaning liquid into the detergent addition port, use the drum self-cleaning mode, and select a water temperature of 60°C. In addition, if the washing machine does not have a drum self-cleaning mode, run the complete washing and rinsing program.

During the cleaning process, a lot of dirt can be seen with the naked eye being discharged along with the water flow.

Before and after using washing machine detergent

Through the test, we can see that the black dirt and scale mildew that had just been agglomerated have obviously fallen off, and the before and after comparison is very obvious. The odor in the drum of the washing machine has disappeared, accompanied by a light lemon smell.

Compared with traditional washing machine cleaners, the most prominent advantage of Dettol is that it does not require soaking and can clean the washing machine in all directions! Through the rotation of the washing machine and the flow of water, it can penetrate deep into every part of the washing machine for deep cleaning.

Professional ingredient analysis

In addition, we have also worked with the China Institute of Inspection and Quarantine to conduct component analysis and testing on washing machine cleaning machines.

According to Liu Chang, director of the China Institute of Inspection and Quarantine, the main ingredient of washing machine trough cleaners on the market is percarbonate, which is active oxygen. If you want to clean the interlayer of a washing machine, the detergent must have good penetration and cleaning power.

Summarize

Whether it is the above disassembly or cleaning test, it is intended to remind consumers the importance of regular cleaning of the washing machine.

As consumers' health awareness gradually increases, issues such as the washing environment of clothes, that is, whether the inner and outer barrels are clean, should also receive more attention.

A clean washing machine can ensure the washing effect of clothes. In addition to hiring a professional technician to come to your home for cleaning every year, the daily cleaning of the washing machine can also be well guaranteed by using washing machine detergent. For example, you can use Dettol washing machine detergent to clean it yourself regularly, shorten the growth cycle of bacteria as much as possible, effectively inhibit the growth and accumulation of dirt, and avoid the possibility of secondary contamination of clothes.