Mould is no stranger to your washing machine seal, but also to the drawer of the appliance and behind the drawer.
When it comes to a washing machine’s detergent drawer, these can often turn mouldy due to a buildup of moisture.
It doesn’t help that this narrow space can be difficult to clean and hard to see in.
For those unsure of where to start, a cleaning enthusiast took to the Mrs Hinch Army Facebook page to share her experience of getting her washing machine drawer looking ”amazing” after once being “disgusted” at the sight of it.
Alongside the post, Sandra shared a video of the drawer and the compartment it sits in which was completely covered in crusty black mould.
Sandra Picton wrote: “I was disgusted to find this much mould in the drawer of my washing machine.
“To think I was washing my baby’s clothes in there! My seven-month pregnant butt sat there and scrubbed it.
“White vinegar and washing up liquid on a kitchen sponge with a fork stabbed into it so that I could reach the back. It took about 20 minutes but the results were amazing.”
Studies have shown that white vinegar has the properties to destroy over 80 percent of mould species – and prevent it from returning. So if a chemical cleaner isn’t for you, using this natural ingredient could very well be the optimal solution to achieving a sterile and sparkling detergent dra
Taking to the comments section, fellow Mrs Hinch fans were impressed by the results and suggested Sandra leave the drawer open after each use to prevent mould in the future.
Claire Faux said: “It’s amazing how quickly it builds up but you’ve done a brilliant job! Spotless.”
Linda Membury wrote: “I had to do mine the other week. I now always keep the draw open after every use (ok not practical if your washing machine is your way) but it doesn’t get mouldy anymore. Prevention is better than cure. Well done you. Looks amazing!”
Tina Uzzell commented: “I love using soap and vinegar to clean any part of my washing machine, it’s the cheapest thing to use too.”
You should aim to clean your washing machine drawer – along with the much larger, full-scale clean of the washing machine – at least once a month.
However, the more times a month the better, but aim for at least once a month minimum.
There are additional things you can do to prevent a build-up, such as wiping down the drawer after use or keeping it slightly open to allow more air to enter.
