Black Stains On Rubber

[Samuraisan]

My son has just moved into a new flat and it looks like the previous tenant wasn’t very clean. The washing machine is relatively new, and a good one , Bosch, but try as I might, with bleach, vim and everything else I can lay my hands on , I can’t remove the black stain on the big rubber ring inside the machine by the door. Any ideas ?

[Rockrose]

bircab of soda and white vinegar

[Samuraisan]

I have tried white vinager. Nada. Will try the bicarb. When I wipe now the cloth is clean, but I fear their clothes will smell when washed

[TonyV]

You could put it through a hot wash with just a pillow case in and see if it comes out stained? Try putting some soda crystals in with the detergent.

[Rockrose]

You mix the bicarb and vinegar together in a paste rub on and leave before wiping off

[douglas9401]

If you try everything available and the mark doesn't shift it's not likely to affect the washing.

[ummmm]

You've cleaned it. It shouldn't be an issue. It's just a stain and if all the products you've used haven't shifted it it's very unlikely to effect anything you wash.

[diddlydo]

The rubber door seal onmy machine jas black marks on it - it never affects the washing. Forget about it.

[Old_Geezer]

Just don't go showing your house guests !