Freestyle PR, Nottingham: Does your washing machine smell as fresh as you’d like?

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Does your washing machine smell as fresh as you’d like?

Do you ever open the door to your washing machine expecting the smell of freshly washed clothes but are instead met by a fusty, damp odour? Smelly washing machines are not only unpleasant but they can also transfer bad smells to clothes, meaning they have to be rewashed. But don’t worry; there is an easy, inexpensive and effective way to eliminate bad smells from your machine using traditional Soda Crystals, Citric Acid and White Vinegar!

Washing machines emitting bad odours are usually the result of a build up of bacteria, often resulting from using cooler wash temperatures and gentler washing powders. Warmth from central heating can also cause the bacteria to grow more easily.

To eliminate smells, scum, detergent and grime from your machine simply add half a bag of Soda Crystals, split between the detergent drawer and the drum and run the machine empty on a 60 degree cycle, or higher if there is a significant smell. This will raise the PH of the water and help to wash away the smell-causing bacteria.

If you are in a hard water area, it is recommended to repeat this process using either 500ml of White Vinegar or a packet of Citric Acid to which will remove limescale build up and complete the cleaning process.

Not only will Soda Crystals, White Vinegar and Citric Acid eradicate bad smells in your washing machine, they will lower the power consumption of the machine by descaling the element.

Citric Acid is available from John Lewis, Soda Crystals and White Vinegar are available from supermarkets nationwide. For further information on Citric Acid, Soda Crystals and White Vinegar, please visit www.dri-pak.co.uk or contact Dri-Pak directly on (0115) 9325165.