Gardener Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 The rubber areas in the washing machine have black mould on them and it mostly fades and dries and is unsightly but no problem . But in some areas it stays damp and becomes thick and hard to remove. Is there anything that will remove it and can be used to keep it off or at bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Mould, as you knw, is a living organism. The best way to kill mould is one part bleach to two parts water. I suggest you try on a small area first and wait 24/48 hours to see if the rubber is OK as it can go hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 After each wash you should wipe down the rubber seals, including in the folds just below the door. That should help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I always leave the door ajar too in between using. Which reminds me that I need to wash the drawer out, as that gets yucky and needs doing quite regularly in a front loader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I solved this completely by going back to powder from washing liquid. Works a treat and is cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardener Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 It has been given a good wipe around with diluted bleach and a run on hot with an empty load except sanyol in the powder compartments and it has come up a bit better , hopefully with a few more days of wiping with bleach will do the trick. The machine is left open in between uses and that has helped most of the rubber but one part stays black. Will suggest trying powder and see if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Try using hotter washes. One of several drawbacks of constant 30° and 40° washes is that they fail to kill organisms such as moulds and such as flea eggs (for those with pets). So for example bedding washed at a high temperature - alongside the normal low temperature cycles for other items - will kill mould spores lurkin in the machine and any eggs in the bedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 My brother was a washing machine engineer and when I spoke to him about this, he suggested using powder instead of liquid. We have the same problem with our top loader, I'll definitely try wiping with bleach. Ta.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I cannot use powder with either of my german washing machines. If I do, I end up with bits of powder on the washing. I have an AEG and a Siemens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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