How Do You Disinfect A Washing Machine?
It may seem strange because it always has soap and bleach swirling around inside it; but if you have an older washing machine, you may want to think about disinfecting it a couple times a year. Parts loosen up and can be havens for bacteria. First you’ll need to clean it; then move to the disinfecting. Read on to learn how. Dissolve baking soda and borax with hot water. Locate the stuck on detergent inside your washing machine. Don’t forget to check the lid, too. Gently scrub off all the caked-on soap using sponge and baking soda/borax mixture. Be sure to feel up underneath the the opening. This is an area that is often overlooked. Add 2 cups of bleach or vinegar to the tub of the washing machine. Add 1 cup baking soda. Add 1/4 cup of bleach to the fabric softener dispenser (if you have one). Add 1 cup of bleach to the bleach dispenser (if you have one). Run the machine on the hottest, heaviest cycle. After the first cycle finishes, start the same cycle again. Add 40 to 50 drops of lem
