C2. Washing Machine Cleaning

When we moved in of our condo, we hired “Mr. Handyman” to clean the house, air conditioner, and washing machine in the room we will rent.
This turned out to be a wise decision.

~Ms. R.I. from Onnut availed the washing machine cleaning service

From our last experience when we moved out: ・・・・・・
The last time I moved in, I immediately discovered a number of issues from the previous contractor, such as “This area is no good” or “That area is dirty,” and each time I had to contact the contractor or handle the issue on my own, which was inconvenient.
Since I’ve been in Thailand for a long time, I’ve come to realize that this is how most things are done in Thailand. That is why, before moving in, I requested a one-time cleaning.

The best part was the washing machine cleaning.
I noticed that the air conditioner smelled bad when I checked it before moving in, so I went to ask them to clean it. Water stains on the glass in the shower room are difficult to remove. Furthermore, the corners of the room and the inside of the storage room were dusty. …so I decided to ask for a house cleaning service.
And the best thing I asked for was a drum-type washing machine. You can’t tell if it’s dirty from the outside or if you open the lid. But it had been used before, so I requested a cleaning just to be sure.
The technician arrived, opened the inside, took out the drum, and showed it to me. It was badly stained. I was so relieved that I didn’t have to use such a dirty washing machine.

I would recommend this service to everyone. Cleaning before moving in.
Mr. Handyman’s cleaners are all meticulous and thorough in their work. They also explain the situation. Most importantly, living in a clean room is comfortable. I’ve decided to continue requesting each of their cleanings on a regular basis. I would advise anyone living in a rented room to clean it completely if possible.

the area to prevent water from splashing around. It was totally different from the previous contractor who ruined my bed.
~ Ms.M.Y.from Phrompong who availed air conditioner cleaning service

The local contractor stained my bed mats.
I live in Condo and the owner is a nice person who does the A/C cleaning. However, a year ago, the owner arranged for a contractor to come, but he left with the dirty water splashed all over the place. The bed mats are splattered with dirty water. I rushed to clean and cover it up, but the mats were stained and couldn’t be removed. About three months after cleaning, the air conditioner also began to smell.

I took the plunge and asked the owner to handle it.
About 6 months after the cleaning, the owner contacted me again about AC cleaning. However, because of what happened last time, I am hesitant to request it. Then, I had read an article about “Mr. Handyman” in the free newspaper “Thai Free Land” and thought it sounded like a good company. However, I had almost given up on them, believing that their fees were higher than those of local contractors and that the owner would not approve of them. But I thought I’d ask once. This time I asked the owner, and he easily agreed.

They covered it and did a great job!
I asked them to come over right away. “Mr. Handyman” performed meticulous work. A working cover protects the air conditioner, as well as the areas where water may splash. Every time there was a splash of water on the floor, they wiped it up. They wiped down the sash glass and cleaned the balcony where they washed the air conditioner covers.
This level of concern makes me very happy
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My husband loved the scent of Hiba(Japsnese cypress)oil.
After the cleaning, they sprayed three different deodorizers on the air conditioner and inside the room. The Hiba(Japanese Cyparess) oil spray from Aomori-prf., which they brought from Japan, smells especially good and has anti-mold and forest bathing effects.
My husband was delighted when he came home from work. (Incidentally, we were told that liquids cannot be sent by air and must be brought from Japan in hand luggage.) The fragrance did not interfere with the cooking, and we were able to enjoy it for several days. The breeze from the air conditioner is also refreshing and odorless. I am extremely pleased with the air conditioner cleaning services provided by Mr. Handyman.

When I discovered black stuff on my laundry, I went to the supermarket and bought a cleaning agent to clean it myself. However, it was not cleaned in the end, so I hired a professional this time. It is now entirely clean.

~Mr.M.T. from Phrom

Phong, who requested that his washing machine be cleaned (top lid type)
When the black stuff came out again, I called a professional.
When a lot of black stuff started sticking to my laundry about six months ago, I tried cleaning the inside of the machine with a washing machine cleaner I bought at the supermarket.
Because of the effectiveness of this detergent, the black stuff stopped appearing for a while after that. However, the black stuff has recently reappeared. After consulting with my wife, we decided to hire a professional washer cleaner, so “Mr. Handyman” came to our house.

The bottom of the drum was particularly dirty.
They told us after a while that they were able to take out the drum inside and show us the drum. I was curious whether the cleaning agent had removed the dirt. However, there were numerous black stains around the tub-like structure that held the drum.

It appears to me that when using chemicals, it is preferable to soak them for an extended period of time.
I did a lot of research on the Internet six months ago when I attempted to do it myself with a washing machine cleaner. It appears to depend on the cleaning agent used, but I discovered that soaking for at least 4 to 5 hours is preferable, but I didn’t have time at the time, so I only soaked for 1 to 2 hours. It could have been cleaner for a longer period of time, or the cleaning agent alone may not have been sufficient.
I’m not sure what happened in that area but I’m pleased with how well it cleaned up.
In any case, this time I had “Mr. Handyman” remove the drum and clean it. It is now fine and comfortable. I am extremely pleased with the work and the care they took.

After the washing machine cleaning, the drum shined silver and the plastic tub became pure white. I can see with my own eyes that the inside of the machine is clean, so I can do my laundry with a good feeling from now on. Of course, the smell is completely gone.

~Ms. K.Y. from Phrom Phong, who requested washing machine cleaning

I was very satisfied with their service.
I moved to a new apartment in the same condo. When I tried to wash my clothes in the washing machine installed in the room, I could smell something. I immediately thought that the washing machine must be very dirty and decided to have it cleaned.
A year ago, I had the washing machine cleaned in my previous room. At that time, it didn’t smell, and it wasn’t very dirty inside. I was very pleased with their response, so I contacted “Mr. Handyman” again. I had them come to the house while coordinating with my work schedule.

I heard that sometimes you can’t take out the drum inside.
This is a top lid type washing machine. The technician arrived, removed the top part, and shook the entire thing. It seemed that the drum inside could not be removed so easily. He said that some washing machines have a drum that cannot be removed by any means. In that case, we had to give up disassembling and cleaning. I thought the rattling and clattering was still going on, but it seemed that they were finally able to take it out. First of all, it was a relief.

The plastic tub was black.
When we showed them the drum we had taken out, it was still quite dirty. But what surprised me even more was the outer plastic tub where the drum is placed and washed. The walls were thickly covered with pitch black dirt. I was right about the dirt inside.
Normally, I am told that high-pressure washing and brushing would remove the stains from the plastic, but that did not seem to be the case this time. He scraped it off with an iron spatula and then carefully scrubbed it with a brush.

The drum is now shiny, and the tub is bright white!
The inside drum was also thoroughly cleaned using high-pressure washing and brushing.
As a result, the drum shined silver and the plastic tub became pure white. I can see with my own eyes that the inside of the machine is clean, so I can do my laundry with a good feeling from now on. Of course, the smell is completely gone. I am very happy that I asked “Mr. Handyman” to clean my washing machine.

Black stuff comes out of the washing machine and sticks to white laundry. I do not feel good. I bought a commercial cleaner and tried cleaning it, but it did not clean, so I asked a professional to do it. I was happy to see the inside of the drum clean.

~Mr.W.O. from Thonglor, who asked for washing machine cleaning

Maybe we should hire a professional to do it once.
My current condo has a frontlid-type washing machine, but the capacity is small, so I bought myself a washing machine with a top lid 2 years ago. However, after six months, the black stuff started to appear. It is noticeable and not pleasant when it sticks to white laundry.
I bought a washing machine cleaner at the supermarket and cleaned it. At first it was fine, but the black stuff came out again. I have done this 4-5 times so far, about once every 6 months. I decided that it might be a good idea to have it professionally cleaned at this point.
I searched the Internet and found Mr. Handyman. Most of the other companies used chemicals to clean the drums, but Mr. Handyman was the only one that disassembled and cleaned them.

I was happy to see the clean drums.
Mr. handyman came and took out the drum inside. When I looked at it, it was not so badly soiled. However, the uneven bottom part was quite dirty. I thought this was the cause of the black stain. It seems that commercial cleaning agents are not enough to remove the stains on the uneven bottom of the drum.
After the cleaning by “Mr. Handyman,” the dirt on the drum was completely cleaned. I was so happy to see how clean it was!Everyone in my family is happy. I am very satisfied with the work.

Poor ventilation in the storage area makes it easy for mold to grow.
The handyman said that because the washing machine is placed in a storage room, it is easy for mold-like stains to form. We wanted to open the front door to allow as much ventilation as possible.