Now, washing machines have become a household necessity.

Especially, the drum washing machines are particularly popular, achieving high cleanliness without damaging the clothes.

But if one overlooks certain minor details,

Not only is it difficult to wash clothes thoroughly, but the lifespan of the washing machine is also affected.

"Timely" lid closure

Otherwise, internal moisture is difficult to evaporate, which easily leads to the proliferation of a large number of bacteria.

But if you think simply opening the lid and letting the moisture evaporate is enough,

That would be one-sided. Recently, my washing machine at home broke down, and I specifically asked the repairman some questions.

The maintenance staff advised me to wash more frequently to extend the lifespan and ensure cleaner laundry.

Opening the lid for ventilation is far from sufficient.

At least two steps remain, and we must be attentive.

① Clean water stains from the sealing rubber ring

It's always seemed that opening the lid of a washing machine would cause the water inside to evaporate naturally.

Actually, that's not the case. Evaporation by nature is quite slow and still allows for moisture to remain.

There are still areas to be concerned about, such as the internal sealing rubber ring of the washing machine.

It's prone to mold and discoloration before the moisture inside evaporates naturally.

Thus, when using the washing machine, we need to clean off water stains on the surface and dry out the accumulated water in the sealed rubber ring to prevent mold from forming inside the rubber ring.

The sealed rubber ring on washing machines is a small detail that most people overlook.

Due to its relatively concealed nature, mold growth in humid conditions is inevitable.

Once the sealing rubber ring becomes moldy, it should be cleaned promptly, otherwise the mold will enter the fibers of the clothing.