How to Remove Mold From Front-Load Washers
Because of their airtight construction, front-load washers are more prone to the development of mold. As a result, your laundry may come out with a musty smell. It's important to do some regular cleaning maintenance on your front-load washer to ensure your laundry comes out clean and smelling fresh, as it was meant to be. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix a couple drops of liquid dishwashing detergent with some warm water in a bucket. Dip a rag in the soapy water, wring it out and thoroughly clean the rubber gasket around the door.
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Clean the detergent dispenser with the rag. If it is removable, take it out to clean it. If not, clean it as best you can inside the washer.
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Run a cycle with the hot water setting. Add 1 cup of bleach to the wash tub. If any mold or a musty smell remains, run another cycle, this time adding 1 cup of baking soda, which should alleviate the problem.
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Tips & Warnings
Use Smelly Washer Cleaner to remove mold from top loaders as well.
Mildew on towels can aggravate a person's allergies and cause breathing problems.
References
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Comments
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So glad to know its normal for this to happen. I was given my mother-in-laws old front loaded washer and I noticed that it was really starting to stink. Now I can clean it and get fresh smeilling laundry agian. Thank you
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Scott Lee Thomas
Mar 05, 2009
Nice job in giving great tips to take care of this stinky problem. These kind of things are really bothersome - thanks for the good information. -
pjsmom30
Feb 03, 2009
Yuck! Glad I know how to get rid of it! 5*
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A Jackson
Jan 01, 2009
Thanks for showing us how to remove mold from front load washers. There was a report on TV that people couldn't figure out what the problem was.
