Knowing how to clean the front loading washing machine is essential to keep your laundry clean and keep your family healthy!

When your front loading washing machine starts not cleaning clothes well, it could be a sign that it’s time to clean it.

If you ignore the cleanliness of a dirty washing machine, the washed clothes may end up being even dirtier than before.

A Guide for How to Clean a Front Loading Washing Machine

Before you clean your front loading washing machine, there are few tools and equipment necessary to perform this task, including:

Rubber gloves
Cloth, sponge, paper towels (don’t use anything abrasive that might damage the appliance)
Distilled white vinegar
Baking soda
Washing machine cleaner (pouch or tablets)
Liquid bleach
Bucket

1. Clean the Detergent Dispenser

If the detergent dispenser is removable (check the owner’s manual if in doubt), remove the detergent tray and soak it in warm water.

After soaking, wipe it dry before putting it back into the washing machine. This step helps to remove detergent residue and keep the washing machine clean.

2. Clean the Gasket and Door Glass

To do it, you could mix 3/4 cup of liquid bleach with 1 gallon of water in a bucket. Take a soft cloth or sponge, dip it in the mixture, and then use it to wipe the rubber part surrounding the glass of the washing machine door.

Try gently pulling the gasket back so you can clean the bottom, but remember, don’t pull it out as it’s not designed to be removed.

Also make sure to clean out any objects that might get stuck in there, such as hair, bobby pins, or coins.

Once you’re done with the gasket, dip your cloth into the solution again and wipe the door glass until it’s shiny. This way, your washing machine will look cleaner and fresher!

3. Run Clean Cycle

If your washing machine comes with a cleaning cycle, be sure to check the owner’s manual for the recommended cleaning products.

First, make sure the machine drum is empty so that the cleaning cycle can run optimally. After that, add the cleaning products according to the instructions.

Once everything is ready, run the clean cycle and let the machine do its job.

Also Read: “How to Clean a Washing Machine?“

4. Run Wash Cycle with Vinegar and Baking Soda

If your washing machine doesn’t have a cleaning cycle or if you’d rather not use specialized cleaning products, vinegar and baking soda can be an excellent alternative.

First, make sure the machine drum is empty so that the cleaning process can run effectively. After that, sprinkle half a cup of baking soda into the drum.

Next, pour one cup of distilled white vinegar into the detergent dispenser. Finally, run your washing machine on the hot water setting.

5. Run Hot Water Cycle with Bleach

If your machine is severely dirty, you can try to run a cycle with hot water and bleach.

Make sure the drum is empty then pour 1 cup of liquid bleach in the detergent dispenser, but make sure to use it by itself and never combine it with baking soda and vinegar

Then you can run the hot water setting, and run it one more time to ensure that the bleach is completely rinsed off.

6. Run a Rinse Cycle

After running a clean cycle or hot water cycle with cleaning agents, don’t forget to run your washing machine’s rinse cycle without adding any products.

This step is important to ensure all residual cleaners or chemicals are fully rinsed out of the drum.

By performing this rinse, you can ensure that the washing machine is ready for use again and does not leave any odor or residue on the clothes that will be washed next.

After that, you can wipe it dry thoroughly.

So there you have it! A guide for how to clean a front loading washing machine to ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of your washing machines!

But, other than that, choosing the right washing machine for your everyday use is also not something that you can overlook.

Choosing the washing machine with the SNI certification, as these machines are already tested by the SNI certification.

The SNI certification itself is a type of product approval applied in Indonesia to ensure that every product and or services sold and provided in Indonesia is within the safety and quality standard of Indonesia.

For the regulation and standard about washing machines, it is clearly stated in SNI IEC 60335-1:2009 and SNI IEC 6033-2-24-2009.