'Mesmerising' cleaning hack exposes how dirty washing machines really are

14 January 2024 , 12:00

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The easy cleaning hack for dirty washing machines has left people 'mesmerised' (stock image) (Image: Getty Images)

Whether you pay attention to it or not, dirt as a tendency to build up inside your washing machine, and it's not ideal when you want your clothes to come out clean.

However, a group of cleaning wizards have discovered a genius hack which will leave your washing machines sparkling clean and remove any built-up dirt. It was discovered after a group of parents, who were struggling to remove the the dirt and grime from their washing machine, put their heads together and found a solution that was both cost-effective and easy.

One person said the hack they discovered left them "mesmerised," whilst another admitted that they could see the "shine on the drum" after trying the trick out themselves.

Dirty and disgusting water taken from the washing machine (facebook/mumswhoclean)

The group of parents, who came together on the Facebook group shared the hack, then tried and tested it in 2020 - and it's as simple as throwing a dishwasher tablet - no specific brand required - into the machine and running it on a hot cycle. The mums discovered that within minutes the machines were filled with dirty brown water, which isn't ideal for a machine that should clean your clothes.

Some mums decided to throw caution to the wind and used four dishwasher tablets at a time to make sure it was sparkly clean. Whilst the results of the cleaning process were pretty gruesome, the hack did the trick, with the washing machine drum left sparkling and clean.

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reported that one member of the group had tried previous cleaning tips she'd seen online but had no luck. She had previously cleaned her machine with hot water and vinegar, but it did half the job that the dishwasher tablets had.

Several parents said they'd seen the machine fill with dirt in just five minutes - no time at all. Another user said: "Decided to try using dishwasher tablets to clean my washing machine - I am now mesmerised." A fourth said she was now starting to see the shine of the drum too.

In another hack using dishwashwer tablets, one woman shared her how to keep her oven sparkling. She claimed that her cleaning method minimised hours spent scrubbing burnt-on food and stains and built-up grime on your oven door.

Her simple hack involved dissolving a dishwasher tablet and a dampened dishcloth, then scrubbing the tablet over the surface of her oven. The 5p hack worked wonders for the woman who posted before and afters of her over door with and without oil and grime stains.

Mariam Khan