This is the question that we ask ourselves when the washing machine stops: should you leave the door open after use or not? The right method makes it possible to extend the life of the machine.
Should we leave the door of the washing machine open after doing a laundry? Many fear that dust or insects fall inside the machine, and therefore close the cover after use. But leaving it closed, they also fear the bad odors due to humidity. On this subject, a large Japanese company manufacturer of the machines revealed the good practice. A surfer had posted on a forum that he shared an apartment with a friend, and that this roommate always left the cover of the machine open after each washing. Curious, he asked Internet users if they did the same. Some are afraid that dirt enter the machine if it remains open, while others fear mold and bad odors if it remains closed.
This publication has triggered sometimes astonishing or even fun reactions: “I do not close, I do a laundry the next day anyway”, “I always leave open, and I put a mosquito net if I am afraid that something falls into it”, “I close, because the lid has ventilation holes, and I open from time to time to dry with a little fresh air” The dust between inside “,” if it is inside, I leave it open;
But it was the Japanese brand Kao which gave the official response of the manufacturers. It is advisable to leave the lid open after laundry. Close immediately imprison humidity inside the machine, which promotes the proliferation of mold and the appearance of bad odors. You should not forget to open the detergent drawer to ventilate and dry the machine.
After each detergent, it is advisable to leave the lid of the washing machine open for at least 4 to 6 hours, while the interior dries completely. The ideal is to leave it open all night, especially if the laundry is made at the end of the day. This prevents humidity from stagnating inside, which could cause mold and bad odors. In poorly ventilated places, it is useful to quickly wipe the interior with a dry cloth to speed up drying. This simple gesture extends the life of the machine.