Mould on washing machine seal

wigginsmum

Is there any way of removing this? We've had the machine for maybe 3 years now, and it's very smelly. Is there some kind of stuff I could run through the wash which would dissolve this?

Jules

Pink.

Hi wigginsmum,

It may be worth having a look at a website that is often recommended on this board: www.washerhelp.com

Pink

alanobrien

wigginsmum wrote:

Is there any way of removing this? We've had the machine for maybe 3 years now, and it's very smelly. Is there some kind of stuff I could run through the wash which would dissolve this?

Jules

I recall manufacturers recommend running the machine empty now and again to help avoid this and other issues. Not very money saving as far as i am concerned!

Some diluted bleach dabbed on it should clear it but i would make sure you run the machine empty afterwards (cold will do) to make sure all of it has been removed otherwise you may find you coloured clothes going a bit faded

wigginsmum

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I'll be delighted if it means I don't have to buy a new machine!

Jules

scotslass_3

I had this, don't close your machine unless it's on... let the air in! Wipe down with mild bleach solution and old toothbrush into the folds, and then do a quick wash while empty to get rid of bleach. If water is gathering in the seal keep an old cloth for wiping out after wash load. When I next needed a repair, they offered to fit a new rubber seal for me at no cost, easy job for them to do.

wigginsmum

Thanks, that's what I've been doing - leaving the door open when not in use. The door seal's pretty slimy so I'll sort it all out tonight.

Jules

calleyw

scotslass wrote:

I had this, don't close your machine unless it's on... let the air in! Wipe down with mild bleach solution and old toothbrush into the folds, and then do a quick wash while empty to get rid of bleach. If water is gathering in the seal keep an old cloth for wiping out after wash load. When I next needed a repair, they offered to fit a new rubber seal for me at no cost, easy job for them to do.

For some of us leaving the door open all the time is not practical as my machine is next to the sink and a few feet away from the fridge/freezer.

So I would end up with black and blue knees and they are knobbly enough now.

So I leave the door open for a few hours after I have used it and my machine does not smell or have a slimy seal. It does have slight mould patches on the seal but then I inherited the machine from MIL when she died. Also never put damp things back in the machine to leave until the next wash as I am sure that encourages mould.

But then I do use vinegar rather then conditioner all the time. So that might help to keep my machine clean inside.

Yours

Calley