How To Clean Front Load Washer Gasket

Keeping your washer as dry as possible when idle helps keeps the mold and mildew away.

Wipe it dry after each clothes washing session. To maintain the fresh smell of your front load washer it is recommended that you regularly clean the gasket. These areas should be cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure a watertight seal. Open the door to your washing machine and find the rubber seal.

Clean the door and drum when the cycle is complete use a soft absorbent cloth to dry around the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass. It is a good idea to wipe these down with a dry cloth after every load. Be sure there are no substances on the grey diaphragm between the washer lid and the washer drum. You want to allow fresh air into the wash drum and seal areas to promote faster internal drying as well as to prevent the accumulation of moist air and the resulting condensation of water on the seal.

Then use a rag to clean the dust and hair out of the gasket. Pull the gasket open a little and remove any foreign objects like coins or nails. Get a clean towel wet with water and wipe all residue from the gasket before drying the area with a clean cloth. We feel that your first best strategy is to keep the gasket from getting moldy in the first place.

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Then if mold does appear it s generally pretty easy to clean if you get to it right away. Keep it dry when the washer is not in use. If you need to clean your front load washer start by grabbing the door s gasket which is the ring of rubber that goes between the door and washer. Once you ve located the seal spray a solution of half apple cider vinegar and half water directly on it.

How to prepare a front load washing machine door gasket diaphragm for cleaning. Since the gasket is constantly exposed to water it s also important to do regular maintenance and keep it as dry as possible. Unfortunately front loading machines are well known for growing mold and mildew on the inner gasket but you can easily clean these away with a simple bleach or vinegar solution. Open your front load washing machine door.

How to clean a front load washer gasket with hydrogen peroxide. Avoid allowing mold to accumulate. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice creates an effective solution for cleaning the rubber seal on washing machine while inhibiting mold growth. Make sure the washer is turned off.

To locate the gasket look for a circular rubber ring that sits right in front of the washing machine drum.