How Often Should You Really Clean Your Washing Machine?

You might not think much about it, but your washing machine needs regular care and maintenance. If you want your clothes to stay truly clean and avoid irreversible damage to your drum and motor, it’s time to ask:

Why Cleaning Your Washing Machine Matters

• Clean Laundry = Clean Machine: Grime, detergent residue, and hard-water minerals accumulate inside, affecting wash quality and leaving clothes dingy or smelling off.
• Efficiency & Energy Savings: A scummy drum means your machine works harder, using more water, detergent, and power—and your energy bills go up.
• Extend Lifespan: Regular cleaning prevents build-up that can bind seals, clog the drain pump, and strain the motor—avoiding costly failures.
• Health & Hygiene: Mold, mildew, and bacteria love damp, dirty environments—these can transfer to your clothes and even cause skin irritations.

🔄 Optimal Cleaning Frequency

Experts recommend a deep clean once every 30-wash cycle or a month. Pay extra attention if:

• You use hard water,
• You run heavy, soiled loads often,
• You detect musty smells or residue after washing

✅ Major Benefits of Regular Cleaning:

1. Brighter, fresher clothes—no funky odors or leftovers
2. Lower bills & faster cycles thanks to improved energy and water efficiency
3. Longer-lasting washer—protect seals, drum bearings, pump, and motor
4. Better hygiene—reduces mold, mildew, germs, and allergens
5. Peace of mind—knowing your machine is reliable and healthy

⚠️ Risks of Not Cleaning Your Washing Machine:

• Permanent drum damage: scale, grime, and residues can pit the drum surface.
• Motor/pump strain: Clogged pipes or stiff seals force the motor to overwork and overheat.
• Leaks & flooding: Degraded gaskets and hoses may burst—leading to water damage.
• Stinky laundry: Musty, damp environments breed odor-causing bacteria.
• Health hazards: Mold spores and bacteria transfer from machine to clothes, potentially causing skin or respiratory issues.

You definitely don’t want to be the one stuck with a broken washer—or wearing clothes that stink—just because you skipped a monthly clean.

🔬 Meet Your Cleaning Hero: Reliqu's Washing Machine Cleaning Tablets

Our Reliqu's washing machine cleaner tablets are formulated with sodium percarbonate (an eco-friendly oxygen-based cleaner) and sodium carbonate. This powerful combo:

• Breaks down detergent residue, limescale, mold, and mildew—even in hidden seals and drains
• Is totally non-corrosive—protecting drum bearings, rubber gaskets, drain pump, and motor
• Keeps your machine running efficiently for longer

Plus, it’s super easy:

1. Drop 2 tablet into an empty drum.
2. Run the tub clean or heaviest or longest cycle (set water tempreture at 40° C / 104° F if possible).
3. Wipe rubber seal, leave the door open to dry & it's done!

💡 Bottom Line

Deep-clean your washer every 30-wash cycle or in every 1 month. Staying consistent means:

• Clean cloths every time.
• Clean machine means fewer service calls.
• Better health and lower bills

Skip the drum damage and bogus claims—you don’t want to deal with irreversible failures. Trust Reliqu's washing machine cleaning tablets to clean smarter, protect key components, and keep your washer running like new.

👉 Try it today and give your washing machine (and laundry!) the care they deserve.

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