Limescale vanished from my washing machine after using 1 natural item engineer recommended

is a chalky white build-up that affects many areas of my home from the and in the bathroom to and the in the kitchen.

However, I never really think about the limescale building up in my washing machine as it’s not something you can easily see.

While it’s hidden, the slow buildup of limescale in washing machines can gradually reduce the efficiency of the and its service life.

Limescale can also, in some cases, damage garments and during a wash by causing unnecessary wear and tear.

Traditional methods of descaling include the use of as a washing machine descaler, though there are better options available.

After getting my washing machine fixed after a leak last week, the engineer carrying out the task noticed that the heating element inside the appliance was heavily tarnished with limescale. 

He claimed that the fix is simple and cost-effective as he recommends using soda crystals. However, this needs to be used regularly for it to work.

The engineer recommended the powder be used once a month on an empty hot wash.

However, as the appliance hadn’t been descaled in so long, he recommended carrying out this task once a week for a month before using it every month.

To use soda crystals to descale my washing machine, I added half the bag (500g) to the drum on a 60-degree wash cycle.

I used the or .

Alternatively, there are other brands of soda crystals like the ones from or the .

Once the time was up, I made sure to open the washing machine door and drawer and wiped down the seal to prevent mould growth.

Not only do soda crystals remove limescale, but I also found that they removed the musty damp smells the machine had prior.