You open the door of your washing machine and a musty, sour smell greets you. Your clean laundry no longer smells as fresh as before. Sound familiar? You're not alone. The culprit is often 'grease lint'. In this blog, we explain what it is and how to solve it for good.
What is grease lint in your washing machine?
Grease lint (also known as wash lint) is not an actual creature, but an accumulation of soap residue, dead skin cells, and grease from your clothes. This especially happens when you wash at low temperatures and use too much liquid detergent. The residues remain in the rubber seals and the drum, where bacteria and fungi thrive. That causes that typical smelly washing machine.
Why liquid detergent is often the problem
Liquid detergent is difficult to dose. Most people unknowingly use too much. Because liquid detergent often contains fats that do not completely dissolve at 30 or 40 degrees, these residues build up in the machine. This is not only bad for your laundry but also shortens the lifespan of your appliance.
The solution: Switch to laundry strips
Lavoa laundry strips are a game-changer for maintaining your machine:
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Perfect dosage: Because the amount of washing power per strip is precisely measured, you never use too much. No excess means no new soap residues.
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Dissolves completely: Our strips are designed to dissolve instantly and completely, even with the coldest wash cycles. Nothing is left behind in the pipes.
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No unnecessary fillers: Many liquid detergents contain thickeners. Lavoa strips are pure and leave no sticky residue.
Tips to get your washing machine smelling fresh again
Are you currently experiencing a smell? Follow this step-by-step guide:
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Run a boil wash: Run an empty cycle at 90 or 95 degrees with a splash of cleaning vinegar or a special machine cleaner.
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Clean the rubber seal: Wipe the grey rim at the door opening dry after every wash.
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Prevent new build-up: From now on, use laundry strips. This prevents a new layer of soap from forming in the drum.
Conclusion
Clean laundry starts with a clean machine. By switching to Lavoa laundry strips, you not only save on plastic but also keep your washing machine free from grease lint and unpleasant odors.
