Ah the washing machine.
Can i leave the washing machine on while i m out. Whether you just leave the door open or you use a little helper tool the critical part is letting the air circulate to remove the warm damp conditions mildew thrives in. Low risk with high consequences. I mean dont leave it for a long time.
Then locate the filter for both front-loading and top-loading machines its typically located at the bottom right on the outside of the machine. If the taps are always left on and therefore under pressure you could get a leak or even a flood from a leaking or split fill hose. Pull the cover off using just your hands or by taking a flat screwdriver underneath the door and popping it out.
With laces removed from your shoe use an old toothbrush or rag wipe down your shoes knocking away loose dirt and scrubbing away dense caked on patches of mud. So how long can you leave wet washing in your washing machine for. You can spot it by looking for a small rectangular door.
Certainly if youre using any sort of heated drying cycle you should leave the door closed until the cycle is complete. The effort made here will drastically improve the effectiveness the machine wash. Some machines have a light that shows when this needs doing.
However if youre choosing to do this you must time your outing carefully so that your clothes dont hog the machine leaving other people waiting. Best in what way. While some people will cringe at the idea of leaving wet clothes in the machine too long or even overnight Martha Stewart says this is perfectly fine.
Basically cleaning helps. They are a fire risk because of their high wattage friction and motors. Dont leave the washing machine tumble dryer or dishwasher running overnight or while you are out.