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Built-in Washing Machine help!

odds-n-sods
odds-n-sods Posts: 864 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
FOr all you folks that have a built-in WM, how do you keep it mould free?? Ours has gone all mouldy on the seal; we do wipe it out. Gonna take off the cupboard door this AM and then bleach the mould away (hopefully) but dont' want it to return, any ideas?? We use ecover soap.

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  • tanith
    tanith Posts: 8,091 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Always leave the door and the drawer open for a couple of hours after use , seems to keep mine mould free....
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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,638 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi odds,

    This older thread might help:

    how to clean mildewy rim on washing machine?

    I'll merge your thread with that one later as it helps to keep all the suggestions together.

    Pink
  • belfastgirl23
    belfastgirl23 Posts: 8,026 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    With our built in dishwasher we always leave it open a crack when not in use...seems to prevent mould etc.
  • odds-n-sods
    odds-n-sods Posts: 864 Forumite
    thanks, pink, read those. Have done the vinegar hot wash, no change; problem with leaving the door open in this kitchen (galley style) is that then you can't get by to do things; will be taking the cupboard door off soon; that will give me a littel more room. Once this one goes, I am going to get the wm plumbed into the outbuilding!
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