How to clean Front-Loader Mould

How to Clean Front Loader Mould  
Your front-loading washing machine may have served you for years, and it has some significant advantages and features – it uses less water, it’s quiet and uses less detergent. In general, it’s an essential part of your laundry room, but one day when you opened the washer’s door, you are suddenly shocked to discover that it is accumulating mould.

Front loaders have airtight doors that seal with rubber gasket. The rubber seal usually traps moisture, and this is the main reason why mould and mildew grow and thrive inside the machine.

Another reason for this issue is high sudsing detergents and liquid fabric softeners, which leave behind films and residues that invite mould growth. So, it is always advisable to use eco-friendly detergents, because they usually blast away residues their counterparts leave behind.

Unlike top-loading washing machines that have a slightly loose-fitting metal door, which can easily let the air out and allow the tank to dry out between loads, front-loaders are sealed tight, so it takes more effort to maintain them.
 
How to prevent mould:

• Air it out – Try to leave the door of your front-loading washer open to allow it to dry thoroughly between cycles.
• Choose detergent wisely – When buying a detergent, choose the one that is made explicitly for front loaders. Try checking your manual for recommended detergents.
• Always remove loads promptly – Make sure you always remove wet clothes as soon as the cycle is done. You can set your washer to beep after each cycle, so you don’t forget.
• Dry gaskets – Using an old towel, wipe underneath and around the door gaskets to ensure that you dry out water and remove mildew that is trapped in the folds. This will prevent any mould build-up in the long run.

 
What to do if your washer has developed mould:

• Clean dispensers – First, you need to remove the detergent dispensers and give them a good scrubbing. Try to remove any mould build-up that usually gathers inside the crevices.
• Run cleaning cycle – The next step is to run an empty wash cycle and set it to hot water setting. This will remove any mould and mildew buildup inside your washer.
• User a commercial residue busting solution – If the problem persists, try repeating the whole cleaning cycle but now add a residue busting solution that is commonly available in appliance and detergent stores. This might take several cycles to get the mould and smell out.

 
However, if you have tried every all the steps that we have enumerated in this article and it still smells, and the mould keeps growing back behind the drum, then there might be a clogged drain or filter. To properly check if your appliance can be fixed, we recommend that you hire a qualified repair specialist since they can effectively dismantle the machine and clean it for you. They also have the experience and equipment to do this task properly without breaking your washer.