REVEALED: The six-step method for deep cleaning your washing machine – and why you need to do it a lot more often than you think
- A mum-of-two shared her simple method to deep clean a washing machine
- Carolina McCauley, from Perth, said you should be doing this once a fortnight
- To conduct the deep clean, you’ll need baking soda, white vinegar and a cloth
- There are six steps to the simple method, and then leave the door open to dry
An organised mum-of-two has shared her simple method for deep cleaning your washing machine, and revealed why you need to do so once a fortnight in order to prevent odours and bacteria.
Carolina McCauley, from Perth, said while you might not think it, our washing machines harbour all sorts of dirt and bacteria when we don’t look after them.
She recommends doing a once over of your device at least once a fortnight to keep it running to the best of its ability.
An organised mum-of-two has shared her simple method for deep cleaning your washing machine, and revealed why you need to do so once a fortnight (washing machine pictured)
‘Here’s how to deep clean a washing machine,’ Carolina posted on TikTok.
The first thing Carolina said you should do is add a spoonful of baking soda to the washing machine’s drum.
Baking soda acts as a natural brightener and deodoriser.
When added to a washing machine, it works to gently scrub the inside and combat those stale, mouldy odours that are left behind via old soap and fabric softener deposits.
Carolina McCauley (pictured), from Perth, said while you might not think it, our washing machines can harbour all sorts of dirt and bacteria when we don’t look after them
How to deep clean your washing machine
* STEP ONE: Add a spoonful of baking soda to the washing machine’s drum.
Carolina shared the simple six-step method on her TikTok page
* STEP TWO: Pull the rubbery door seal back and spray it gently with white vinegar.
* STEP THREE: Wipe the white vinegar into the door with a microfibre cloth.
* STEP FOUR: Add a cup of white vinegar to the compartment where you usually put your washing powder.
* STEP FIVE: Set the machine to a hot cycle.
* STEP SIX: Leave the door open to air dry once finished.
Source: Carolina McCauley
The first step is that you should add baking soda to the drum; baking soda acts as a natural brightener and deodoriser (pictured)
Following this, Carolina said you should pull the rubbery door seal back and spray it gently with white vinegar.
White vinegar is one of nature’s best cleaning products – it cuts through residue, buildup, hard water stains, and even grease effortlessly.
‘Wipe the white vinegar in with a microfibre cloth,’ Carolina added.
Next, add a cup of white vinegar to the compartment where you usually put your washing powder.
‘Finally, set the machine to a hot cycle,’ Carolina said.
If you want to add a finishing touch, you can leave the washing machine door open for it to air dry out once clean.
Spray the door seal with white vinegar; white vinegar is one of nature’s best cleaning products – it cuts through residue, buildup, hard water stains, and even grease effortlessly (pictured)
Thousands who saw the clip were impressed and said they would definitely be deep cleaning their washing machine imminently (one of the steps pictured)
Thousands who saw the clip were impressed and said they would definitely be deep cleaning their washing machine.
‘So helpful,’ one person commented.
Others thanked her for sharing the tips.
To find out more about Carolina McCauley, you can visit her TikTok page here.