To clean the drum, pour 250 ml of vinegar and a tablespoon of baking soda. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil. Then, start a 60° wash cycle with an empty washing machine. If you don’t have vinegar, use 1 kg of coarse salt and 150 g of baking soda: stop the washing machine before draining, for half an hour. Then, restart it. Clean the drum and invisible parts once a month. Leave the door ajar and clean with a sponge soaked in water and vinegar or lemon weekly or bi-weekly.
How to unclog Drain Pipes?
Try first with a standard plunger. Close the sink and fill it with hot water. Then, plunge and work until the water flows. Pour half a cup of baking soda into the siphon and a cup of hot vinegar. Wait and rinse with hot water. If needed, repeat. Use biological enzymatic products following the instructions. Prevent with a drain filter, clean it regularly. If you use chemicals, protect yourself and follow the instructions.
Cleaning the Washing Machine Detergent Tray
Fill a basin with boiling water and vinegar to cover the compartment. Immerse the compartment and let it sit for half an hour. Scrub difficult spots with a brush and wider areas with a cloth. If necessary, add percarbonate and rinse. Clean the compartment with a damp cloth and usamix. Vinegar combats odors and mold. Make a paste of baking soda and water, apply it with a sponge and brush. Let it sit for 15 minutes and proceed with washing. Repeat as needed.
Natural Drain Pipe Cleaning
Pour half a glass of citric acid and baking soda into the drain, followed by about 1 liter of boiling water. Let it sit for a while and rinse thoroughly. This method eliminates odors. Use baking soda and vinegar, cover the drain with a warm cloth and rinse after 5 minutes. For newer pipes, use coarse salt and baking soda with 1 liter of boiling water.
Unclogging Drains
Pour a glass of baking soda and a glass of coarse salt into the drain. Add two liters of boiling water and two glasses of vinegar. Let it sit for several hours. If the sink is blocked, use an eco-friendly dish soap or caustic soda for severe clogs. After caustic soda, add boiling water and, if necessary, consult a plumber.