Here are 2 things you should never do when using your washing machine

Doing these 2 things will ruin your washing machine
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Doing these 2 things will ruin your washing machine
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If you thought you already knew everything there was to know about using your washing machine, think again! Here are a few mistakes you probably didn't even know existed!

Washing machines are considered by most to be an indispensable household appliance. To preserve it for as long as possible, it might be a good idea to stop doing the following things.

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Things you shouldn't do

There's no need to pour gallons of fabric softener into your machine! You can just as easily use white vinegar. If you keep pouring fabric softener into your washing machine, the thick product will build up in the pipes and harden your textiles. With white vinegar, all you have to do is pour 100 ml of it and then run your washing machine's rinse cycle. Your machine will work perfectly and your clothes will be spotlessly clean.

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Have you always been told that the best way to disinfect a garment is to run your washing machine at 60°? Well, turns out that's not true! Ideally, just like when you clean your comforter, you should run your machine between 40° and 60° degrees. If you exceed these guidelines, your clothes could end up being damaged.

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Don't put too many things in

Finally, to avoid damaging your appliance, it's essential not to overload it. If there is too much laundry in the drum, the machine may not wash your textiles properly.

Ideally, the appliance should be filled to around 80%. In this way, not only will you reduce your energy consumption considerably, but you'll also keep your washing machine in perfect working order!

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This article has been translated from Oh!MyMag France

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