Always keep a bottle of DIY deodorizer ready near the washing machine to eliminate bad smells

Occasionally, you will notice that the washing machine will give off a bad smell. These appliances work continuously with water, so the drum is a place where a lot of humidity accumulates - an ideal environment for the proliferation of mold and bacteria and the bad odors they cause.

In addition to this, a lack of maintenance of the appliance can aggravates the situation - and increasing the dose of detergents and softeners used is not a solution (if anything, this has the opposite effect). Sod, what can be done? In addition to the usual precautions, you can help yourself by having some DIY remedies ready. Have a bottle handy near the washing machine, with the product you prefer inside, ready to use.

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What are the remedies that help eliminate bad smells from the washing machine? Mostly, these are substances with an acidic component that can neutralize unpleasant odors, and which are also useful for cleaning the door seal or the detergent compartment.

Here are the remedies:

• White vinegar: Wine, alcohol, rice or apple vinegars are fine. You can use it neat or diluted, pouring it directly into the drum or detergent compartment, then starting an empty wash. It's better to use a low-quality bottle of vinegar for this type of chore. And if you want to prevent the acidity of the liquid from causing any damage, dilute it with a distilled water, 1:3.
• Lemon juice: squeeze enough lemons to fill a glass, strain it and pour it into a one liter bottle. Then you just have to top it up with water. You can use this in the same way as vinegar.
• Citric acid: Another environmentally friendly, economical product and which also easy to use. It is found in powder form, so you need to dissolve 200 to 250 grams in a liter of water. Keep the mixture ready to use (always as indicated), but remember to shake it before use.

Always pay attention to the rubber parts (seals), and do not use these substances on the rubbers often: they are effective for cleaning, but due to their acidity they can also damage rubber in the long run.

Another possible mixture is to use baking soda dissolved in water. Since it can be added (preferably in the drum) directly to the wash, it is a good idea to have baking soda to hand at all times.