9 washing machine mistakes to avoid for clean laundry and a longer-lasting machine, according to an engineer
Daily MailIt might not be the most thrilling subject, but if there’s one thing that affects us all, it’s doing the laundry. A general rule of thumb is to leave a 25% gap, equal to a hand width, at the top of the machine There is good reason to stick to the correct amount of laundry per wash. ‘If there isn’t enough room for the clothes to move around, the machine won’t be able to wash them as thoroughly or spin out the water efficiently,’ says Armitt. Don’t ignore a leaky machine ‘There are multiple causes for water coming out of the bottom of a washing machine,’ says Armitt. However, over time ‘washing machines can start to let off odours due to developing mould, bacteria and a buildup of left over detergent, so it is recommended to clean your machine once a month’ says Armitt. Don’t let your machine lean ‘Make sure your washing machine is installed correctly on a level surface - so check that all feet are touching the ground and that it’s balanced,’ says Armitt.
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