How do you descale your washing machine?
Descaling washing machine
To descale your washing machine, follow all the steps in this video:
- Empty your washing machine.
- Fill the detergent drawer with a descaler.
- Put it in the main load compartment.
- Run an empty cycle at 40 to 60°C.
- Repeat this wash cycle.
You can read how to do this step by step in the rest of this article.
Step 1: empty the washing machine
To make sure your clothes don't get stained, it's important to empty the washing machine. Check the door seal well. That's the rubber ring around the opening of the washing machine. You might find a lost sock or underwear.
Step 2: fill the detergent drawer with descaler
Pour the descaler into the detergent drawer. Do this in the same compartment where you'd normally put the detergent. Use the dosage stated on the package of the descaler.
Step 3: run a wash cycle
It's time to run the wash cycle. Choose a wash cycle at 40 or 60°C without pre-wash. To make sure the descaler goes through the entire washing machine, it's important to let the wash cycle finish.
Step 4: run the same wash cycle again
If you only run 1 wash cycle, there's a chance some descaler is left behind in the washing machine. Run the same wash cycle again with an empty drum. This will definitely remove any remaining descaler residue.
Buy descaler
- You have enough descaling agent for 4 maintenance sessions.
- Your washing machine and dishwasher last longer.
