| Washing machine drain pipes can get clogged up | | | | there for about 15 minutes so the solution can |
| because of the accumulation of molds. Molds like | | | | really penetrate the washer drain. |
| to flourish in damp and dark places like the drains | | | | Step 4: After 15 minutes, resume the cycle and |
| of your washer. Don't worry, it only needs a bit | | | | allow it to slowly drain. Check out the machine if it |
| of cleaning so it can start functioning seamlessly | | | | is draining fast or if there is still something blocking |
| again. | | | | it. If it is working smoothly, the molds are |
| Here are some of the steps to clean out molds in | | | | dissolved. |
| your washer's drain pipes: | | | | Step 5: Run an empty water cycle once again to |
| Step 1: If you still have wet clothes in the drum, | | | | wash off vinegar smell. If you are handy with |
| fish them and remove the excess water using a | | | | these appliances, you can open up the drain pipes |
| bucket. The remaining moisture can be absorbed | | | | and inspect it for signs of molds. If the smell is still |
| by a clean towel. You can also siphon water out if | | | | there, run an empty hot water cycle and add |
| you have a back drain hose and another helping | | | | about a cup of baking soda to diffuse the smell |
| hand. | | | | Step 6: Allow it drain completely. After the cycle, |
| Step 2: Now prepare a cleaning solution. Some | | | | open the drum door to allow air to flow inside. |
| people use bleach to remove molds but there is a | | | | This will help dry excess moisture and prevent |
| more eco-friendly way of doing this and that is | | | | molds from accumulating. |
| through mixture of vinegar and water. If you | | | | It is important to do these methods two times a |
| have not cleaned your washer for a very long | | | | month or every week especially when you use |
| time, chances are, the molds are already | | | | your washer quite frequently. This method also |
| prevalent. Run an empty water cycle and mix | | | | works for lime accumulation. This happens when |
| two cups of white vinegar with it. | | | | the hard minerals in your water source cling to |
| Step 3: Allow the mixture to swirl and tumble in | | | | your washer and accumulate resulting to hardened |
| your washer for a few minutes. When it is almost | | | | lime. Vinegar solution is an all-around cleaner that |
| ready to drain, hit the pause button. Let it sit | | | | can dissolve it efficiently. |