A simple hack shared on Instagram can help you remove any mold or mildew that has built up in your washing machine, eliminating unpleasant odors quickly and easily.
The scoop
The video shared on Instagram by Lynsey Queen Of Clean (@lynsey_queenofclean) demonstrates a simple hack for removing mold and unpleasant smells from your washing machine using just one common household product that you likely have in your pantry: bicarbonate of soda.
In the video, Lynsey shows you how to use the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to get your machine sparkly clean.
First, sprinkle the baking soda into the rubber seal and spray it with water. You can then scrub the seal with a small brush before leaving it for 10 minutes. The final part of the hack involves running a rinse cycle to clean the bicarbonate of soda and the mold away.
Baking soda is a great cleaning product and soaks up any odors, so you will be left with a clean and fresh-smelling machine.
How it's working
Baking soda is a versatile, natural product that can be used to clean everything from washing machines and fridges to showers and tiles — it can even be used to keep linens or mattresses smelling fresh.
Most people will already have baking soda at home, which makes this hack even easier.
Opting for natural cleaning products can save you money and make your home safer, as they don't use any dangerous chemicals. Chemical cleaning products can contaminate food and also irritate the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory system, negatively affecting our health.
Chemical cleaners can also harm the environment and pollute our waterways, and because they often come in plastic bottles, using natural cleaning hacks like this can also reduce the amount of plastic waste a household produces. This keeps more plastic out of landfills.
What people are saying
People in the comments were eager to share their thoughts and experiences cleaning with baking soda.
"I'll definitely give this a go this weekend," wrote one commenter.
Another Instagram user said: "I'm getting a new machine today. Can't wait to look after it."
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