How Do You Remove Mold From The Detergent Area Of A Front Loading Washer?
Your new, high-efficiency front-loading washer may be hiding a dirty secret: mold and mildew. A Consumer Reports survey found mold and mildew caused 8 percent of front-loading washer problems. Many new washers have this unexpected mold problem, but it can be solved, and prevented, in a few steps. Front-loading washers use a tumbling action through multiple cleaning and rinse cycles using specially formulated high-efficiency detergent. After multiple cycles, the washer may not drain completely, or a closed washer door can trap excess water in the gasket folds, especially if the consumer is not using the proper HE detergent. Mix a bleach solution of 3/4 cup bleach to one gallon of water in a bucket. Wet the sponge in the solution, then squeeze dry and set aside. Look for any moisture or standing water at the bottom of the front loader. Use a towel to sop up excess moisture, then wipe the area with the sponge rinsed in the bleach solution. Check under and around the door gasket for actual
