Front-loading washing machines can be convenient, but the rubber gasket around the door is a nightmare to keep clean and unstained with frequent use, quickly becoming marked by mold. While cleaning ...

The gasket on front load washers traps moisture and residues that allow mold to grow. Learn how to safely remove mildew from all types of washing machine door seals.

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That Terrible Stench in Your Washing Machine Is Probably Mold. Here's How to Eliminate It ...

Have you ever opened your washing machine only to be met with a foul, funky stench? Did you shrug and ignore it? Me too. But it got worse, didn’t it? Until eventually, your newly washed clothes ...

HAVE you ever opened your washing machine and been hit with a moldy smell? A cleaning expert explained the area of your washing machine where mold often grows, and how to remove it with little effort.

Nobody wants to open up the washing machine to catch up on laundry only to be assaulted by the odor of mildew, old socks and rotting wood. That terrible smell means trouble: Your washing machine is ...

Neglected washing machines can harbor bacteria and mold, leading to odors and reduced performance. Regular cleaning of the drum, detergent drawer, and door seal with vinegar and baking soda, along ...

Is this the mark of a veteran homeowner (or a true grownup): you finally know how to keep your washing machine clean? Seems like I, personally, have been doing it all wrong. Since I "graduated" from ...

We've been looking for a way to remove mold from a washer door boot seal for a very long time. We've tried many alleged remedies and tried a new one, documenting it in the entire process. It worked ...

Unlike the simple seal around the lid of a top-load washer, the gasket on a front-load washer is extra thick with folds to ensure a tight seal. The folds trap moisture, soil, and laundry product ...