It is a wrong habit to close the lid of the washing machine immediately after use. It should not be closed immediately after use.
Experts from the China Household Electrical Appliances Research Institute pointed out that the environment inside the washing machine is very humid, and a large number of molds will grow after being idle for a few days. The longer it is used and the ventilation and dehumidification are not paid attention to, the more opportunities for mold growth inside.
And most families do not have the habit of opening the lid and ventilating and dehumidifying after washing, which will promote the reproduction of microorganisms in the washing machine.
When a washing machine is used for a long time, if it is not cleaned in time, the water will become muddy and the rinsing will not be clean. Over time, it will cause contamination to the next laundry.
Uncleaned washing machine tub
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Note: The washing machine tank mainly refers to the inner cylinder, the outer cylinder and its interlayer. The inner cylinder is the part that we can see when we normally open the washing machine door and are in direct contact with the clothes. There is a 2-3 cm interlayer between the inner and outer cylinders, which is a closed dead angle.
If people wash their clothes with a mold-contaminated washing machine for a long time, they may develop cross-infection, cause skin discomfort, and even bring about gynecological problems (such as fungal vaginitis).
One of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent mold is to open the lid of the washing machine after washing clothes, so that the inner tub has time to dry naturally, reducing the possibility of mold growth.
Of course, this alone is not enough, it is also important to clean the washing machine regularly, especially for households that rarely or never clean their washing machine.
It is recommended to regularly clean the washing machine daily, and ask a professional to carry out a deep cleaning of the machine every six months to a year.
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Sun Weilian, Graduate Student, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University
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Mei Wu, Lecturer, West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, M.D.
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