Calgon 4-in-1 Water Softener Tablets, Washing Machine Cleaner & Limescale Remover, Removes Odours, Limescale and Residue, Deep Clean, Size: XL (Packaging may vary), 75 Count (Pack of 1)

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Persil - Persil users are advised to run a maintenance wash every couple of months to, ‘clear the pipes of dirt and grease.’

Calgon 4 in 1 Washing Machine Cleaner Limescale Tablets

Don't wait for your washing machine to start smelling to do something about it. Here at What's The Best we recommend giving your washing machine a deep clean inside and out at least once a month.

We explain why dirt builds up in your appliance, then show you the easiest ways to clean your washing machine

Manufacturer's claims – This washing machine cleaner claims to resolve and prevent malfunctions. On the box the manufacturer claims that using it ensures that filters, drainage pipes and other invisible working parts do not become clogged up and smelly. It also notes that leakages and short-circuits can be prevented. While the Magnoball will eventually split apart, it’s still a more cost-effective and eco-friendly option than tablets or liquid. Instead of actively adding cleaning products to every cycle below 60°C, the Magnoball can stay in the drum alongside each washing load and should last a minimum of five years. There are no chemicals in play here either, and as it also helps to soften clothes you might not need fabric softener. A win-win! The Full MOT: Don't forget about the detergent drawer and filter. These are often spots that are missed when freshening up our washing machines. Aside from its hair-dissolving properties, the Vamoosh cleaner also rids your machine of bad smells, removes 99% of bacteria and acts as a descaler to eliminate limescale. While this version is primarily for cleaning your washing machine mechanism of any previously clogged-up hairs, Vamoosh also makes a Pet Hair Dissolver that can be used for cleaning a pet’s bedding and blankets. Borax does also have some water softening properties too, giving a little added protection against limescale build-up.

Frequently asked questions about washing machines and Calgon Frequently asked questions about washing machines and Calgon

If you do decide to use borax in your laundry and take all the necessary precautions, it can be an extremely powerful additive. The alkaline nature of the product means that it can help you achieve incredibly white clothes, whilst also killing the mould that can build up around the drum and seal. Many people opt for Calgon water softener washing machine tablets as they can simply be added with every wash (or every other wash), and so offer an easy way to keep on top of the problem. If possible, use a home water softener, attached to your in-flow pipe, or tablets in your machine, especially in hard water areas – this prevents limescale build-up.

Cleaning the insides of a washing machine has become more necessary because we tend to wash our clothes at lower temperatures than was once the case. Many of Hotpoint's washing machines also features an antimicrobic door seal, which prevents and protects your machine from bacteria build-up by 99%*. Therefore with Hotpoint, you don‘t need to worry about cleaning your washing machine by hand, and it will work effectively for longer warding off unpleasant smells and keeping your clothes clean and fresh.” Advice to owners – Mix 50ml with four litres of water and soak the detergent drawer in it for 30 minutes. Then pour 200ml into the detergent drawer and run a wash programme at 60°C without laundry in the drum or other detergent. At the end, wipe the rubber door seal with a damp cloth. Ariel - The makers of Ariel recommend a monthly maintenance wash and advise owners to wash between 60°C and 90°C. How often should you use it? – The manufacturer advises every two months or every 30 washes. We think that using the number of washes as your guide seems like the most helpful advice for how often to use it.

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Either use a dedicated washing machine cleaner or mix together a quarter of a cup of bicarbonate of soda and the same quantity of water in a small bowl or jug and pour it into the machine, along with a cup of white vinegar. Then run the machine on a hot wash (special service wash if the manual recommends it). The baking soda and vinegar will handle any mineral deposits or mould while refreshing and sanitising the internals. Needless to say, a dedicated washing machine cleaner will have all the ingredients to do the same, and usually in one shot – you may need to repeat the process with our homemade formula. There are also health risks to consider if you don’t clean your washing machine regularly, especially if most of your washes are done on relatively low temperature – say, 40 degrees or less. For example, you could become susceptible to bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. How often should you use it? – The manufacturer advises to use its cleaner every three months, which might be fine, but every two months would leave you with a cleaner machine. Finally, people who live in hard water areas risk a build-up of limescale, reducing the efficiency and working life of the machine. Distilled white vinegar is a miracle liquid for laundry. When added to a regular cycle, white vinegar can soften clothing and works wonders for removing stubborn odours. The acidic nature of vinegar can also help with descaling the insides of the washing machine.Borax is very alkaline, and in its undiluted form, can be an irritant. For this reason, borax should be kept out of the reach of children and never ingested. If you do use borax around the home, you should treat it in the same way as other household chemicals, such as bleach. What’s in it? – This washing machine cleaner is made up of surfactants which capture dirt, antimicrobials whose job is to inhibit the growth of bacteria and chloromethylisothiazolone which is in the mix to fight bacteria and fungi. The only other key ingredient is just there for fragrance. Using a suitable washing machine cleaner is essential. Without the use of a cleaner, you might find that limescale, detergent and debris build up in your washing machine. If left untreated, this can start affecting your washing machine, either by causing damage to the components, causing a nasty smell, or even transferring grime onto clothing in the wash cycles too. What’s in it? – Inside this washing machine cleaner you’ll find oxygen based bleaching agents, rather than the chlorine based bleach that you’ll find at home. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is used to soften the water and dissolve limescale. Surfactants bind with the dirt and make it easy to wash away and the enzyme protease is used to breakdown proteins. This helps with stain removal. Duzzit washing machine cleaner