Why do my clothes smell bad? They look sparkling clean.
"Are you cleaning your washing machine tub properly?"
Well, my top-loading automatic washing machine has a sparkling stainless steel tub, so it looks clean at first glance....
Actually, I had neglected it for six months. Thinking it was about time to do something, I finally got around to trying "Washing Machine Tub Kirari" this time.
Why "Kirari"?
The key point is that it does not use petroleum-derived surfactants. Its main ingredient is sodium percarbonate, which breaks down dirt with the power of oxygen.
I had high hopes for its enzymes and citric acid, which are effective not only against mold but also against detergent residue and sebum stains.
Let's get started! I thought about it a bit first (lol)
Next, a washing machine check.
- Cleaning neglected for: Approximately six months
- Tub condition: Looks clean, but feels slightly rough to the touch
- Smell: Still dominated by the fabric softener scent
Although it's generally recommended to use water at 30-40°C, this time I poured in 10 basin-fulls of leftover bathwater and compromised with tap water for the rest.
I added the entire bag of powdered detergent and pressed the "Tub Clean Mode" button.
When the detergent dissolved, the water became cloudy white, but since it's surfactant-free, there was zero foam. I watched withドキドキ, wondering what was happening beneath this calm surface of the water...
[Viewer Discretion Advised] "Wakame Festival" breaks out 7 minutes after starting operation!
And then, just 7 minutes after starting operation.
It suddenly appeared on the surface of the water.
At first, it was small, thin specks of black to gray, like "dirt?", appearing one by one...
They gradually increased, and began to sway and dance with the rotation of the washing machine.
This must be the rumored "wakame"...!
The state of the washing tub after dirt began to float on the surface of the water after starting operation.
This is proof that the mold and soap scum hidden behind the washing tub have come off.
Subsequent progress
- After 1 hour: The amount of wakame has not dramatically increased as much as expected.
- After 2 hours of soaking: Looking closely, the color of the dirt persists! Is this the bleaching effect of percarbonate?
This time, instead of scooping out the dirt, I decided to let the laundry net collect everything.
Discoveries even during the rinse cycle
Although no black dirt was visible in the rinse water after drainage, white, clean floating particles were confirmed.
Even in the second rinse, there were still white particles... This is proof that the deep-seated dirt hasn't been completely removed.
Floating particles remaining on the water surface after the final rinse.
Dirt remaining after cleaning
Results announced! Smooth and odor-free
Afterward, I ran a regular wash cycle, and the rough texture of the washing tub had completely disappeared, becoming amazingly smooth and sparkling!
So clean after the cleaning cycle and a test run.
While the glossy feel was initially there, so I didn't perceive a huge change, what really transformed was the "smell."
The strong fabric softener scent that was there before disappeared, leaving it almost odorless.
I'm convinced that this "almost odorless" state is proof that the dirt and mold have been reset.
【Summary】
○Positive points
- ✅No pungent chlorine smell at all, completely stress-free
- ✅Can be used without worrying about environmental impact or skin irritation
- ✅Ideal for daily maintenance
△Points to note
- ⚠️A recommended water temperature (30-40 ℃ ) must be maintained.
- ⚠️The soaking time must be strictly observed.
Conclusion
If you want to remove even more of the "wakame" (slimy buildup) in the future, a stronger chlorine-based cleaner might be more effective.
Nevertheless, "Sentakuso Kirari" is perfect for households that want to prioritize environmental and bodily friendliness while also preventing daily mold and removing slime and odors caused by detergent!
It is recognized as a cleaner that is both offensive and defensive.
After that, if you use it once every 2-3 months, you can maintain this smooth condition.
