Exploring self-cleaning of washing machine bucket

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The washing machine, the butler of the Modern Family, works tirelessly every day, but few people pay attention to its own cleanliness. In fact, it is hidden in the rollers of the sticky laundry detergent residue, lint debris and sneaky emerging mold. If not cleaned for a long time, the washing machine may become a bacterial culture dish, washing out the clothes but the more the dirtier the washing. The washing machine comes with a bucket of self-cleaning function, just like a tireless cleaning guardian, quietly escort for the laundry environment. Let us unveil the mystery of its work.

Ⅰ.Physical cleaning mechanism

The barrel's self-cleansing physical cleansing mechanism is a delicate fluid dynamics. On start-up, the machine's built-in heating module quickly heats the water to between 60 °C and 95 °C -- the point at which bacteria and dirt die. High temperature causes protein stains to denature and coagulate, and the calcium carbonate crystal in the scale disintegrates due to thermal expansion, clearing obstacles for subsequent cleaning. With the rising water temperature, the roller starts the centrifugal motion at a high speed of 80 to 120 revolutions per minute, and cooperates with the multi-directional spray system to form a three-dimensional water flow. Water flow to 1.5 to 3 meters per second impact speed, on the inner and outer walls of the roller carpet scanning. The shear force of this high-pressure water flow can reach 50 to 80 kpa, which is equivalent to thousands of micro high-pressure water gun washes per minute on the surface of the drum, will hide in the seal ring fold, drainage hole gap of dirt completely stripped.

Ⅱ.Chemical cleaning synergy

The golden triangle of Surfactant, oxidants and enzymes in washing machine cleaners. The Surfactant reduces the adhesion of dirt to the cylinder wall, allowing stubborn stains to“Loosen”. Oxidants release reactive oxygen atoms, its strong oxidation can instantly decompose organic pigments and odor molecules, equivalent to the roller freckle whitening. Protease decomposes protein stains, lipase decomposes oil, the two work together to cut macromolecular stains into soluble small molecules, with the flow of water discharge. More subtly, the pH regulator in the detergent formulation maintains the solution in a weak alkaline environment of 9 to 10, both to avoid corrosion of the roller coating and to enhance the solubility of calcium carbonate scale.

Ⅲ.Drying and antibacterial finishing touches

After cleaning the dry bacteriostasis link, can be called the washing machine self-purification system closing operation. Through the centrifugal force generated by high-speed rotation, with the hidden cross-flow fan at the rear of the inner cylinder, a three-dimensional air flow field of 2 to 4 meters per second is formed inside the drum. This air flow design not only ensures the rapid discharge of moisture, but also avoids the aging of the seal ring caused by direct blowing of the air flow. Some models are equipped with silver ion module or ozone generator is further repair knife. Silver ions bind to bacterial cell membranes and disrupt their permeability. Under the double protection, the survival rate of mold in the drum can be reduced to 0.01% of the initial value.

Ⅳ.Suggestions for users

The effectiveness of the self-cleaning function of the bucket should follow the principle of“Three parts technology, seven parts maintenance”:

1. Cycle adaptation: ordinary families are recommended to perform a deep self-cleaning once a month, if the water hardness is more than 250 mg/L, or washing pet supplies frequently, it needs to be shortened to once every 15 days. However, excessive use (> 2 times per week) may result in accelerated aging of the sealing rubber and reduced service life.

2. Scientific selection of detergents: preferred to contain percarbonate, protease complex detergents, avoid the use of chlorine bleach. Detergent dosage should strictly follow the instructions, excessive use of easy to cause foam overflow, damage motor bearings.

3. Detail Maintenance: after the end of self-cleaning procedures, with a soft cloth dipped in neutral cleaning agent to wipe the window glass and observe the sealing ring wrinkles, here is the breeding of mold disaster area. The filter is suggested to be removed and cleaned every month. If the residual fiber exceeds 2g, it should be cleaned to avoid blocking the drainage pump.

Conclusion

Washing machine bucket self-cleaning function, with the strong force of physical scouring, chemical cleaning magic, dry antibacterial clever design, build a full range of cleaning defense. And the correct use of users and regular maintenance, it is the key to make this line of defense more solid. Each time the bucket self-cleaning program starts, is the washing machine to clean solemn commitment. Let us and this“Clean guardian hand in hand, together for clothing to create a pure, healthy washing environment, so that every laundry has become a peace of mind to enjoy.”.