Ways To Prevent Your Washing Machine From Build Up Of Mold, Mildew, Soap Deposits And Odors | Tips

How To Clean Your Washing Machine: Front-loading washing machines have watertight, airtight doors that seal with a rubber gasket. That rubber seal traps moisture in the machine and also provides the perfect nooks and crannies for mold and mildew to grow. Clean Gasket: Use an old towel to wipe around and underneath the door gaskets and the inside of the door on front-loading washers. Ideally, you should do this after every cycle, but at the very least it needs a periodic wipe down to remove any water or mildew trapped in the folds. Clean Dispensers: Remove the detergent dispensers and give them a good scrubbing. If they don’t come out, clean them as best you can, using a bottle or pipe cleaner to reach back into the crevices. Air It Out: If possible, leave the door of the front-load washer cracked open to allow it to dry thoroughly between cycles. Use Bleach: About once every three months run an empty wash cycle with one cup of bleach on the longest, hottest water setting (or a tub-cleaning cycle, if you have it).