In small-sized apartments, when the washing machine is in the kitchen or bathroom and movement is already very constrained, the question of whether it is necessary to keep the washing machine door open is especially acute. Many housewives claim that this is vital for the normal functioning of the washing machine, although not everyone agrees with this. Some people, on the contrary, are inclined to keep the hatch door closed at all times. Whose side is the truth on?
Arguments of supporters of closing the machine
Obviously, during washing, the washing machine door is always tightly closed, otherwise the washing process will simply be impossible, but sometimes it is necessary to keep the hatch closed even when it is turned off. This applies to houses where young children and animals live.
If you open the instructions for any washing machine, there will be a warning that one way or another recommends not to allow the device to be used by persons who are not able to assess the degree of danger of its use, otherwise it can lead to injury and even be life-threatening.
There have indeed been cases where children or animals suffered from using a washing machine. For example, a child locked a cat or a small dog in the washing machine and started the washing process. If there are several children, then such games can even lead to the death of one of the children.
Less dangerous, but still dangerous, are the residues of powder or conditioner that settle on the inner walls of the drum. They can easily penetrate a child’s body, which can lead to severe poisoning for a small person.
In the end, nothing may happen to the child, but the machine will suffer. For example, if you hang on the hatch door and swing from side to side, which is what kids love to do. Of course, the door won’t last long after this.
Attention! Animals can also cause damage to your washing machine, especially cats and dogs.
Especially pets are haunted by the rubber cuff of the hatch. If the washer door is open, cats often scratch it with their claws, sharpening them, and dogs generally gnaw out whole pieces. As a result, the cuff ceases to cope with its function and begins to leak water.
The arguments in favor of closing the washing machine between washes sound very convincing, now let's turn to the arguments of the opposite side.
What do open door supporters think?
Those who claim that it is necessary to at least periodically ventilate the washing machine between cycles rely on the following facts:
Firstly, after washing, moisture remains on all internal surfaces of the machine, and in noticeable quantities. It covers the drum, the hatch cuff, the powder cavity, even the bottom of the tank. Stagnant water is an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and fungi. In addition to the unpleasant smell from the machine, it is also harmful to health.
Secondly, the remaining powder in combination with the remaining liquid hardens and forms a crystalline layer in the dispenser, which interferes with the normal collection of powder during washing.
Finally, there are a lot of metal parts inside the washing machine. If you immediately close the washer after a cycle, water vapor will lead to erosion of parts and their premature failure.
Which result is more correct? Should I isolate the washing machine from children and animals or should I keep it out of harm's way?
What is the right thing to do?
If you do not take into account concerns about small household members, it would be better to ventilate the washing machine drum and powder compartment after each wash. In addition, the drum and cuff should be gently wiped with a cloth at the end of each cycle.
It is not at all necessary to always keep the hatch wide open. It is enough to open the door wide for a couple of hours after washing, and then close it, leaving a gap of literally a few centimeters.
What to do if there are children or animals in the house? In this case, you can ventilate the washing machine at night or place it out of the reach of children and pets. It is also necessary to educate them and teach them that they should not play with the washing machine, then the home helper will last longer.
In small-sized apartments, when the washing machine is in the kitchen or bathroom and movement is already very constrained, the question of whether it is necessary to keep the washing machine door open is especially acute. Many housewives claim that this is vital for the normal functioning of the washing machine, although not everyone agrees with this. Some people, on the contrary, are inclined to keep the hatch door closed at all times. Whose side is the truth on?
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