WASH THIS
My washing machine was covered in mould & mildew – but I got rid of it in minutes thanks to my 20p DIY paste
The best part - you most likely already have all the necessary ingredients for the DIY remedy
A FAN of Mrs Hinch has discovered a purse-friendly way to tackle grim mould in washing machine.
Black mould can grow in your washing machine due to a number of reasons - moisture, warmth, and organic material, such as soap residue - and even leaving your wet laundry inside for a long time can create the ideal environment for the black fungi.
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But not only does it cause an unsightly mess, discovering the gross spores in your washing machine can also be dangerous.
As well as damaging the appliances over time, mould can spread to other surfaces if the infected clothes are stored in your wardrobe.
Although some cleaning fans rave over special products from the supermarket, one Mrs Hinch follower has been praising a cupboard essential that won't break the bank.
According to Eleanor Rose, all you need to tackle the grim mould in the washing machine is nothing but a special paste, made from just three ingredients you most likely already have in your house.
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Sharing snaps of her appliance before and after using the homemade remedy, Eleanor wrote: ''Hi all this is a washer tip the rubber around your washer. Mine was really bad so I this this.
''Mine looks really dirty like mildew all over it ....so I put raw bleach on mine ...then I mixed bicarbonate of soda with astonish mould and mildew blaster into a paste.''
Once the paste was ready, the cleaning fan went and spread it ''on just the bottom of rubber to test it out'', before leaving it to work its magic for roughly 30 minutes.
Half an hour later, she wiped the homemade paste away and was amazed to discover that the DIY concoction had effectively banished the grim spots.
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All chuffed with the cheap cleaning hack, Eleanor reckoned that her washing machine now looked '' at least 90% better''.
Gobsmacked by the difference of the rubber seal, dozens of fellow Mrs Hinch fans flooded to comments to thank the UK-based woman for the handy tip.
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One wrote: ''Thank you for sharing!!! sounds a good idea.''
Another agreed, adding they were keen to put the trick to test themselves: ''Looks really good, I'm gonna try this on mine.''
''Wow! Looks so much better, will try myself now...'' someone else chimed in.
Meanwhile, others claimed they never had any issues with their washing machine going mouldy, with one writing the key was to dry it ''after every wash''.
''Not sure why the rubber seal goes mouldy. Never had it on mine,'' a second agreed.
How to dry wet washing inside, in winter
Drying rack or airer
Load up your airer with wet washing and place near a heat source - like a radiator or direct sunlight - to help distribute air around your clothes.
Dehumidifier
Plug in a dehumidifier in a room with clothes hanging to dry quickly and prevent dampness and mould. Many now have a laundry setting.
Tumble dryer
A tumble dryer can heat moisture out of wet washing, saving time and can be used in any weather.
Heated airer
Many brands and shops now sell heated airers for as little as £30. The racks heat through electricity and can speed up drying time.
Open a window
Choose a spare room or unused room for keeping your washing and crack open a window, but close the door behind you.
Using curtain poles
Hang wet washing on radiators then hook them onto curtain poles with radiators below. The heat will rise and dry the items. Alternatively, if you have a shower curtain pole, hang your clothes in the bathroom with a window open.
''I always dry mine off after a wash load and leave the door ajar to let interior dry out.''
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Is your washing machine in a dire need of some TLC? Shoppers can snap up all the necessary ingredients from supermarkets without forking out a fortune.
Bicarbonate of sods retails for just 65p at ASDA, while household bleach will set you back a mere 65p at Aldi and Astonish Mould & Mildew Blaster Apple Burst 750ml sells for £1.50 at Sainsbury's.
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