Although having pets at home is very enjoyable, there is a lot of fur to clean up after them. This fur may eventually find its way into your washing machine, where it may attach itself to clothing and clog the device. Ignoring it can cause your appliance to break down, emit bad smells, and lose its functionality.
Cleaning your washing machine of pet hair on a regular basis will keep it operating efficiently and guarantee that your clothes come out clean and fresh. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily remove pet hair from your washing machine and stop it from accumulating by following a few easy steps.
We’ll walk you through useful methods and strategies in this guide to clean your washing machine efficiently and keep your laundry routine fur-free.
| Step | Description |
| 1 | Remove visible hair from the drum and seal using a cloth or brush. |
| 2 | Add a cup of white vinegar to the detergent drawer. |
| 3 | Run the washing machine on a hot water cycle without clothes. |
| 4 | Wipe down the drum and seal after the cycle completes. |
| 5 | Repeat the process if necessary to remove any remaining hair. |
Start an empty cycle with hot water and vinegar to release trapped fur before using an effective cleaning solution for animal hair in washing machines. Next, use a clean cloth to eliminate any leftover hair from the detergent tray, door seal, and drum. To avoid blockages, clean and inspect the filter on a regular basis. Your machine will remain smooth and hair-free with simple routine maintenance.
Main filter element
The filter element’s primary function is to catch debris and foreign objects and keep them out of the pump. The drain filter is where the majority of animal hairs that enter the machine end up. The unit’s lower right corner is where you can find it in the front. It is concealed by a little hatch or ornate panel.
To remove pet hair from the filter, you need to:
- de-energize the equipment, close the shut-off valve;
- tilt the machine body back, place a shallow basin under the washing machine. It will be needed to collect water that will flow from the system during operation;
- open the hatch or remove the false panel covering the filter;
- find the emergency drain hose, it is located here. You need to pull out the tube, take out the plug and drain the dirty water into a container placed under the machine;
- if there is no hose, start unscrewing the filter element from right to left. First, remove the plug by a quarter, drain the water, then remove the filter entirely;
- wash the filter under running warm water;
- inspect the hole formed after removing the plug, clean the dirt from the walls. Shine a flashlight into it – this way you can assess the degree of contamination of the pump impeller. If animal hairs are wound on the blades, you need to remove them;
- install the filter element back into the "nest", screw it in until it stops, rotating the plug from left to right.
The washing machine needs to be carefully moved back into position, the hatch needs to be closed, and the panel needs to be installed. Press the "Rinse" button to see if the filter is correctly screwed in. You will need to take out the "trash can" once more and screw it evenly into the niche if a puddle starts to form underneath the machine.
Remove hairs from the hatch cuff
The sealing rubber frequently becomes clogged with debris, and pet hair is no different. The "clumps" of hair that have gathered in the cuff can be seen by bending back its lower edge. Easily clean the gasket with an ordinary moist cloth that fits snugly into a small area.
There are occasions when the cuff can benefit from extensive treatment. The sponge should be lightly dusted with white powder before being used to clean the rim’s surface. After that, you must shut the hatch door and give the product 30 minutes to improve in functionality. After that, the seal needs to be cleaned by wiping it dry with a napkin dampened with clean water.
Caustic acid-containing common household cleaners are not suitable for cleaning the drum cuff.
The sealing gum is spoiled by aggressive ingredients. Furthermore, these substances pose a risk to human health as they can result in allergies and hand skin irritation.
Clean the pipe of the press start
Even tiny hairs have the ability to enter the level sensor tube, which is why it begins to function improperly. You can observe how the device works by watching the water level in the tank. Maybe there’s not enough liquid, or maybe there’s too much. It is required to inspect and clean the washing machine’s pipe if an error code indicates a press malfunction on the display.
The following will be the sequence of events:
- Disconnect the automatic machine from the network;
- remove the top cover of the case by unscrewing the two bolts that fix it;
- Find a level sensor – it is usually fixed near the right wall;
- find the rubber tube connecting the tank and the pressure switch;
- unhook the hose from the sensor and blow its cavity;
- connect the tube back.
The machine’s "top" must then be installed, and the washing test program, such as "rinse," must be initiated. The resulting blockage was the reason, if the pressure switch has improved.
Maintaining the condition of both your clothes and the washing machine itself depends on cleaning it of animal hair. Hair buildup and problems can be avoided with routine maintenance, such as cleaning cycles and drum wiping downs.
The amount of hair that ends up in the washer can be greatly decreased by using a lint roller or pre-washing your clothes before putting them in the washer. These small actions have a significant impact on maintaining the smooth operation of your computer.
In the long run, you’ll save time and effort by following these precautions, which will guarantee that your washing machine stays clean and that your clothes are free of pet hair.
