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Washing machine rubber seal
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The rubber seal on the door of my washing machine is black on the inside and pretty disgusting.
Does anyone know how to get it clean? I have tried bleach and acid to no avail. I have also tried abrasives which have no effect either.
Many thanks.
Does anyone know how to get it clean? I have tried bleach and acid to no avail. I have also tried abrasives which have no effect either.
Many thanks.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.My guess is you wash mainly at low temperatures (less than 60) and use liquid or bleach free detergents.
This allows the mould to build up. You need to buy the cheapest washing powder (MUST be powder) with bleach and run your machine empty on the hottest wash.
This should improve the mould, but may not remove it all together. You can add a handful of soda crystals to the drum if you like, before you start the hot wash cycle. You need to do this maintenance wash every month or two if you don't want to change your washing habits.
Leave the machine door slightly open too between washes - this allows the seal to dry out thoroughly.
You may have to replace the seal if it is too bad. :(
This allows the mould to build up. You need to buy the cheapest washing powder (MUST be powder) with bleach and run your machine empty on the hottest wash.
This should improve the mould, but may not remove it all together. You can add a handful of soda crystals to the drum if you like, before you start the hot wash cycle. You need to do this maintenance wash every month or two if you don't want to change your washing habits.
Leave the machine door slightly open too between washes - this allows the seal to dry out thoroughly.
You may have to replace the seal if it is too bad. :(