HELP Mould inside my washing machine - eeeuuuuwwww!!

goggler

I have just moved back into my house after renting it out for about 7 months to find that there is mould inside the washing machine drawer, and from what I can see, it goes down into the internal pipes of the machine.

How on earth have they managed it? And how do I get rid of it?

I have tried a boil wash but it seems to have made no difference - anyone got any better ideas?

hm71_2

tbh my washing machine drawer does this i think it has something to do with fabric softner- i personally use a toothbrush and undiluted bleach and get the drawer out- give it a good soak & scrub it with teh toothbrush- then put it all back together hottest wash machine does with a cup of either bleach or white vinegar in the drawer (no washing) and let it run teh cycle- machine is fresh & lovely after.

Pink.

Hi goggler,

The advice on these threads may help:

cleaning washing machine drawer

Mould in washing machine drawer!

Cleaning a washing machine

I'll add your thread to the first link later to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

goggler

Thanks so much guys

powerwin

After you have used the machine, leave the drawer slighly open so water can evaporate and mould can't grow. Providing you don't have young children or pets that could get in the machine, you can also leave the washing machine door slightly open too.

Rgds

seabright

i always take the drawer out after use and leave the door open. Water puddles in the seal, at the bottom, so always dry it after use.

To get on top of the problem, I'd get a propriatory washing machine cleaner product and run that through.