A cover for a washing machine is an innovation of recent years, which has yet to take a firm place in the home accessories market. While some users have already evaluated this product, others have not even heard of it. There is also no consensus among experts on the usefulness of covers for stylals. Someone considers them a senseless waste of money, and someone believes that they are of significant benefit.
So what is a cover for a washing machine: a beautiful excess or an essential item? We will try to answer this question in detail about what this thing represents, what functions it should perform and how it should be used.
Purpose
Covers for washing machines have two main purposes: aesthetic and practical. Let's talk about each of them in more detail.
Most modern washing machines do not differ much from each other - manufacturers rarely pamper us with a variety of color and stylistic solutions. You can give the bathroom an originality by making your washing machine different from the rest. For this purpose, a special case is perfect. With it, you can change the coloring and ornaments on the washing machine, without causing damage to its original coating.
In addition, the cover is a great way to fit a washing machine into the interior of the room. For example, if the bathroom is made in a classical style, it will organically look like a styalka dressed in a cover under marble, and in the bathroom, decorated in a Victorian spirit, the washing machine in a case with floral ornament will fit in.
The practical function of covers for washing machines is quite wide. First, they protect the unit from a variety of domestic pollution and relieve you of the need for a weekly cleaning of the stylalki. Secondly, they protect your faithful assistant from small but difficult to remove mechanical damages, such as scratches and chips, which are especially difficult to avoid if the appliance is installed in the kitchen, in close proximity to other equipment, sharp knives and heavy pots. Finally, the covers are needed in order to prevent dust, small debris, water and household chemicals from getting inside the dusting mechanism( despite the tightness of the housing, this sometimes happens).In addition, it has a small noise insulation.
For the vertical loading machine
Manufacturers of covers for washing machines have taken care that for each model of the stylalki it is possible to pick up a suitable cover.
One of the main criteria by which washing machines differ is the type of loading. Most buyers prefer devices with front-loading( 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 the area.
Covers for these machines consist of two parts: one - actually for the unit, and the other - for the hinged cover. Thus, each element of the device is reliably protected from scratches and dirt.
For the front-loading machine
The front-loading type of inverters are in great demand, therefore it is much easier to find covers for them. The design of the case is very simple: it consists of the top and four sides. At the same time in the front part of the cover there is a small window under the hatch with a kind of "shutter", which, if necessary, rolls into a roll, freeing access to the drum.
Covers for washing machines are often equipped with additional accessories, for example, hooks and pockets for storing small items.
Shopping Case
If you liked this idea, you can buy a ready-made cover for a washing machine or sew it yourself. The first option is simpler, it will require minimal time and effort.
Ready-made covers for washing machines can be full, and can only be a cape for the top cover. If it is not difficult for you to periodically clean the body of the machine or it is located so that dirt does not fall on it, you can choose your choice on a cover. It is especially convenient for those who use a washing machine as an extra shelf for storing bathroom accessories.
Shop covers are made of high-quality polyethylene - a material that does not let water pass and is easy to clean. Choosing a cover, it is worth paying attention to the products of the company Rayen, which specializes in the manufacture of covers for various needs and collects many good responses from customers all over the world.
Where to buy?
For residents of big cities to find a cover in a large hardware store will not be difficult, but everyone else will have to run around in search of this, yet not quite the usual accessory. However, there is one more possible solution: to order a cover in an online store: in the network, the choice of cases is very diverse, so you can easily find the right option. Many shops carry out free delivery not only in Russia, but also from abroad, so making purchases remotely is often as profitable as in a regular store. When ordering, be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of the case: there are universal models that can be adjusted in length and width.
How to make your own hands?
If you can not find a suitable cover yet, or you want to decorate your bathroom with a truly unique thing, you can make a cover for the washing machine yourself. To do this you will need a water-repellent cloth( suitable and usual kitchen oilcloth), tailor meter, chalk, ruler, scissors, threads, needles and pins. If you have a sewing machine, then all the work will take much less time.
First you need to make a pattern: make all the necessary measurements and transfer it to the fabric, leaving a small allowance. The dimensions of the front-loading washing machine are usually about 85 * 66 * 44 cm, with a vertical load of approximately 90 * 40 * 65 cm.
Provide tilting shutters - one on the loading hatch side and the other on the rear panel, in casethey could be removed without removing the cover. The curtains can be attached to buttons or Velcro.
Do not forget also about the side pockets in which you can store laundry detergent and other things necessary in the household. Cut out the details first you need to sweep each other, and then sew by hand or on the typewriter.
How to use it correctly?
Specialists strongly recommend for the time of washing to raise the folding curtains behind and in front of the washing machine so that air can circulate properly inside the unit. This will prevent the appearance of mold and odor, and, in addition, protect the device from overheating.
Before you put the cover on the washing machine, ventilate the device well and dry all available items carefully. The fact is that the waterproof fabric from which such covers are made, almost does not let in air, which prevents the evaporation of moisture, and this leads to corrosion, decay and other unpleasant consequences.
