Cover for washing machine

Washing machine cover is an innovation of recent years, which has still managed to take a firm place in the market of home accessories. While some users have already appreciated this product, others have not even heard of it. There is no consensus among experts about the usefulness of washing machine covers. Some consider them a pointless waste of money, while others believe that they bring substantial benefits.

So what is a washing machine cover: a beautiful extravagance or a basic necessity? We will try to answer this question by describing in detail what this thing is, what functions it should perform and how it should be used.

Covers for washing machines have two main purposes: aesthetic and practical. Let's talk about each of them in detail.

Most modern washing machines do not differ much from each other - manufacturers rarely indulge us with a variety of colors and stylistic solutions. Give the bathroom originality is possible by making your washing machine not like the others. A special cover will be perfect for this purpose. You can use it to change the colors and patterns on your washing machine without damaging its original finish.

In addition, the cover is a great way to incorporate the washing machine into the interior of the room. For example, if the bathroom is decorated in the classical style, it will look great washing machine in a case with marble, and in the bathroom, decorated in the Victorian spirit, the washing machine in the cover with a floral pattern will fit well.

The practical function of washing machine covers is quite wide. Firstly, they protect the unit from a variety of household dirt and save you from having to clean the washing machine every week. Secondly, they protect your faithful helper from minor but hard to remove mechanical damage such as scratches and chips, which are especially hard to avoid if the appliance is installed in the kitchen, in close proximity to other appliances, sharp knives, and heavy pans. Finally, the covers are needed in order to prevent dust, small debris, water and household chemicals from getting inside the washer mechanism (despite the sealed casing, this sometimes happens). In addition, it has a little noise isolation.

Manufacturers of covers for washing machines have taken care to choose a suitable cover for each model of washing machine.

One of the main criteria by which washing machines are differentiated is the type of loading. Most buyers prefer devices with front (horizontal) loading, but models with vertical loading are also in demand. They are indispensable in small rooms, where you have to save every square centimeter of space.

Covers for such machines consist of two parts: one for the unit itself and the other for the hinged lid. Thus, each element of the device is reliably protected against scratches and dirt.

Washing machines with front-loading type are in high demand, so covers for them are much easier to find. The design of the cover is very simple: it consists of a top and four sides. In this case, the front of the cover has a small window under the hatch with a kind of "curtain", which, if necessary, is twisted into a roll, freeing access to the drum.

Washing machine covers are often equipped with additional accessories, such as hooks and pockets for storing small items.

If you like this idea, you can buy a ready-made washing machine cover or sew it yourself. The first option is simpler, it will require minimal time and effort.

Prefabricated washing machine covers can be full-featured, or they can be just a cover for the top cover. If you do not have trouble periodically washing the body of the machine, or if it is located so that dirt does not get on it, you can opt for a cover-covers. It is especially useful for those who use the washing machine as an additional shelf for storing bathroom accessories.

Store covers are made from high quality polyethylene - a material that is impermeable to water and easy to clean. When choosing a cover, you should pay attention to the products of the company Rayen, which specializes in the production of covers for various needs and collects a lot of good feedback from customers around the world.

Residents of large cities can find a case in a large hardware store is not difficult, but the rest of us will have to run around looking for this, still not quite familiar, accessory. However, there is another possible solution: order a case in the online store: the selection of cases online is very diverse, so you can easily find the right option. Many stores provide free delivery not only in Russia, but also from abroad, so buying remotely is often as profitable as in a regular store. When ordering, be sure to pay attention to the size of the cover: there are universal models that can be adjusted in length and width.

If you still cannot find a suitable cover, or if you want to decorate your bathroom with a truly unique thing, the cover for the washing machine can be made by yourself. To do this, you will need water-repellent fabric (ordinary kitchen cloth will do), a tailor's meter, a chalk, a ruler, scissors, threads, needles and pins. If you have a sewing machine, all the work will take much less time.

First you need to make a pattern: take all the necessary measurements and transfer them to the fabric, leaving a small overlap. The dimensions of a front-loading washing machine are usually about 85*66*44 cm, with a vertical load - about 90*40*65 cm.

Provide folding curtains - one from the side of the boot door, and another - on the rear panel, that if necessary, they can be removed without removing the cover. They can be attached by buttons or Velcro.

Experts strongly recommend raising the hinged curtains in the back and front of the washing machine for the duration of washing, so that air can circulate properly inside the machine. This will prevent mold and unpleasant odor, and will also keep the appliance from overheating.

Before you put the cover on the washing machine, ventilate the device well and thoroughly dry all available elements. The fact is that the waterproof fabric from which such covers are sewn is almost impermeable to air, which prevents the evaporation of moisture, and this leads to corrosion, rotting and other unpleasant consequences.