Washing Machine Door Seal Mould

Barbara flynn via email soak a towel in bleach and water roll it up leave in the fold of the seal.

Washing machine door seal mould.

Lucy goodchild via email. As a result there usually isn t enough moisture on the gasket to allow mold to grow. How do i remove mould from the rubber seal on a front loader washing machine door. Hard to clean the rubber door seal gasket because hard to remove all the stubborn mold and mildew without damaging the door seal.

How do i get rid of mould on the rubber seal of my washing machine. Water is often trapped in the rubber gasket around the door and over time this leads to the growth of mold. I now dry the water from the fold after each wash but still have a build up of black mould spots. How to clean mold off the rubber seal on a front load washer.

I have also used paper towel to clean the gasket door seal and glass but the mold continued to be a problem. Particularly on older front loaders. How to clean door gasket on front loader washer. If you can leave the washing machine door open.

I have been using weiman washing machine cleaner deodorizer for about a year. The only way to deal with the problem of mold on the rubber seal of front load washer is to clean it regularly using the steps below. Though you just spent a mint on your new front load washing machine you can experience mold problems even with a new machine. It might seem counterintuitive but the best way to prevent mold on a washing machine seal is to leave the door open.

This allows the inside of the machine including the gasket to dry quickly. Grab a towel or rag and dip it in hot soapy water and scrub away. Front load washers are especially prone to developing mold around the rubber door seal. You can also use non toxic bathroom cleaner to get rid of mold and mildew or take advantage of hydrogen peroxide as an excellent choice for mold removal too.

Typical front loader washing machine with its door slightly open to minimize mold and mildew growth on the rubber seal. After cleaning the rubber seal in your washing machine take care to allow the area to dry thoroughly between each wash to prevent further mould mildew or odour build up. I have used small tweezers to remove muck from behind the gasket when i m done with all my washing i wash about 4 loads once a week.