Among the many life-enhancing inventions, the washing machine is undoubtedly one of the most popular. At the push of a button, a whole bunch of dirty laundry can be quickly cleaned! However, if you don't use the washing machine properly, not only can your laundry get dirtier and dirtier, but it can also cause health problems for you and your family. You don't believe it? Then take a look at the following laundry misconceptions and see how many you have hit!
The first misconception is to close the lid on the washing machine after use. Do you often use the washing machine like this? When the washing machine stops working, you take out the laundry and close the lid of the washing machine. What's wrong with that? Actually, it's a big problem! This inadvertent action will not only cause the laundry to get dirtier and dirtier, but also breed bacteria and endanger the health of the whole family!
The reason is that if the lid is closed immediately after using the washing machine, it is difficult for the water vapor in the washing machine to evaporate. If the washing machine is left wet for a long time, it can become a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria and mold. These germs settle inside the washing machine and attach to the laundry with the flow of water. When people wear contaminated clothing, it is easy to cause itching, allergies, and even inflammation! So, in order to avoid this from happening, we should remember that after using the washing machine, it is best to open the lid of the washing machine to allow the water vapor inside to evaporate and keep the washing machine dry and clean.
CCTV Finance's "Is It Real" column once conducted an experiment, they tested the barrel wall of the washing machine that had not been used for a week, two weeks and two months, and did not find any mold! It's surprising, are the washing machines so clean? In fact, the engineer in charge of the inspection explained that a dark and damp environment is more likely to harbor bacteria than a dry environment, so no mold was found on the walls of the washing machine barrel that had not been used for a long time.
However, the experts tested the damp outlet pipe and found a lot of mold.
Some people may question it, saying that they have no problem using the washing machine this way all the time. That's really thanks to your strong immunity! Generally speaking, bacterial infections are related to immune function, and people with strong immune systems are less likely to be infected. People with low immunity, such as the elderly and children, are more likely to invade germs, and infants and young children may even have symptoms such as rashes.
Also, if you're hoping to get rid of these molds by getting them out in the sun, you're probably going to be disappointed. In fact, many germs and parasites are very vigorous, and they are not afraid of water or sunlight. For example, sweat spots, tinea corporis, and parasites such as scabies, trichomoniasis, body lice, and amoebic protozoa, which cause fungal diseases. So, remember not to close the door immediately after using the washing machine!
It seems that the correct use of the washing machine is not a simple matter. Next, let me introduce you to the precautions for using a washing machine:
1.There are three main points to keep your washing machine clean.
2.Do not close the door immediately after using the washing machine. Specifically, after washing clothes, if it is a washing machine with a top door, you should first wipe the water inside with a dry rag; In the case of a front-loading washing machine with a side-opening door, wipe the water from the gasket embedded in the doorway. Then, keep the door open for ventilation for about 30 minutes to keep the inside dry and prevent germs from growing.
In terms of washing machine mold removal, you can choose to use a detergent containing anti-mold agent for laundry, which can have a certain mold removal effect. Alternatively, you can use oxygenated bleach to soak the inside of the washing machine overnight or wash it with hot water at 45 to 55 degrees Celsius to kill mold inside the washing machine. In addition, regular disinfection is also important. Normally, after half a year of use, the newly purchased washing machine should be cleaned and disinfected every 2 to 3 months. The specific method is to fill the washing drum with water at about 40 degrees Celsius, add washing machine detergent, stir well, soak for 2 to 3 hours, and then wash it once according to the standard mode of daily washing. If you often wash particularly dirty clothes, it is best to ask a professional to disassemble and clean the washing machine every six months.
In addition to the previously mentioned myths, there are a few other myths that can make your laundry dirtier and dirtier the more you wash it:
1.Soak for too long: Some people think that the longer they soak, the cleaner they are, so they let them soak for a few hours, or even a whole day. In fact, soaking clothes for too long can cause dirt to be reabsorbed, making it harder to wash clean, and it can easily lead to fading and aging. It is recommended that the soaking time of clothes should be controlled to about 15 minutes, even if it is heavy clothing, it should not exceed 30 minutes.
2.Mixed laundry: Wash a large number of clothes together, and it is difficult for the detergent to fully contact the clothes, making it difficult to wash them clean. In addition, if sweat-soaked clothing is mixed with other clothing, mold can easily grow over time. It is recommended that the number of laundry items should not exceed 70% of the washing machine's capacity at each time of washing.
3.Excessive use of detergent: To make laundry cleaner, some people overuse laundry detergent or detergent. However, excessive use of detergent does not make clothes cleaner, but can easily remain on clothes and irritate**. In particular, laundry detergents are prone to residual aminobenzene compounds, which affect liver function. It is recommended to use detergent according to the dosage standard on the laundry detergent package.
4.Water temperature too high or too low: Laundry detergents commonly used today contain enzymes in which the enzymes are temperature sensitive. Too high or too low a water temperature will affect the activity of the enzyme and thus the washing effect. It is recommended that the washing effect is best when the water temperature is around 35 degrees.
5.Failure to dry in time after washing: Washed clothes should be taken out to dry in time, otherwise bacteria are easy to breed. If it has not been taken out to dry for more than 1 hour, it is best to wash it again. It is recommended that the washed laundry be taken out to dry within 30 minutes.