Mrs Hinch fan reveals natural cleaning hack that’s ‘better than bleach’ for banishing mould from washing machines
MRS Hinch fans have shared a helpful hack for keeping your washing machine free of mould.
The cleaning fanatics revealed that a kitchen ingredient can work better than bleach for tackling bacteria.
Posting on the Facebook page Mrs Hinch Made Me Do It, one of her followers detailed the hack she uses to elevate her laundry process.
The woman’s method is an all-natural chemical-free alternative to bleach.
“While it’s possible to use bleach to kill mould as well, experts agree that vinegar is a much better option,” the Facebook user wrote.
She explained the difference between using the household ingredient and the cleaning product.
“Unlike bleach, vinegar can effectively kill the mould at the root, which means it’s even less likely to return,” she said.
“Vinegar is also less toxic than bleach, making it a better choice for household use. White [vinegar] is better.”
White vinegar is widely regarded as a versatile cleaning tool for your household.
As well as tackling mould in the drum of your machine, it can be added to the detergent drawer.
This allows it to de-scale any product build-up in the interior of your machine.
Simply select the hottest cycle setting and run your machine on an empty load.
You can also add a measure of white vinegar to your machine every time you do a wash.
Laundry experts recommend using the household staple in the place of fabric softener.
Simply pour about 50 mililitres into the fabric softener dispenser during your regular wash.
This will not only keep your machine free-of-mould but will also help soften your clothes.
Experts agree that the ingredient softens clothes by breaking down excess detergent.
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Vinegar is regarded as the better option for removing soap residue from your clothes.
It is also agreed as the superior choice for neutralising strong odours lingering on your clothes.
Due to it’s chemical-free nature, it is often dubbed the better pick for those with sensitive skin.
However, it will not leave your clothes feeling as fragrant and fluffy as fabric softener would.
Vinegar is also the cheaper option out of the two, especially when purchased in bulk.