Cleaning Washing Machine Door Seal

The seal on the door of a front loading washing machine is imperative to keep the water inside and prevent leaks.

Cleaning washing machine door seal.

Add 1 cup of baking soda to the drum around the seal. The misconception is that the rubber door seal is cleaned thoroughly during every wash cycle and that therefore an additional manual clean of the door seal is not necessary. Dampen a clean cloth with water and wipe around the seal of the door to remove any loose dirt or debris. Then add an additional cup of baking soda into the washing machine drum around the seal area.

A bleach solution does however disinfect and so therefore eliminates any damp mildew smell from the seal. You can also use non toxic bathroom cleaner to get rid of mold and mildew or take advantage of hydrogen peroxide as an excellent choice for mold removal too. Rinse the seal with a clean damp cloth to finish removing any last bits of grime. Wipe the seal dry with a clean dry cloth.

Run the empty machine on 90 c cycles. However it is during the periods where the washing machine is not being used that mold begins to develop and which results in bad smells. Even the strongest cleaning solutions may not entirely remove black mold stains without risking damage to the door seal. Use a solution of bleach and baking soda or vinegar baking soda and water.

Wipe clean with a cloth or towel dipped in a solution of washing up liquid and water. Grab a towel or rag and dip it in hot soapy water and scrub away.