Washing machine woes (2)

bleach is pretty good

The problem is the mould will return. A bit of a PITA but the only way, once you get it clean, is wipe well with kitchen paper after using the machine, making certain that is is dry. As regards mould removal I find that HG mould remover is great. Mind I do not know if it would attack the "rubber jobbie", a trial bit might be worthwhile.

I discovered this on our old washing machine. "Stardrops" and one of those foam pan scrubs got the mould off, but the seal was stained forever. This machine is about 18 months old and the seal is clean. Occasionally I rub washing up liquid on it and set it on a quick wash.

NT

Then do a boil wash once a week or fortnight (towells). I do and generally seem to avoid mould problems.

This stuff is the mutt's nuts;

Thanks, Our Dave. On the shopping list.

Our washing machine is never stationary for long enough to allow mould to grow.

There might be drain holes in the door seal blocked. If blocked, holds back smelly water. If not, best thing is to dry out the door seal and leave the door open between washes.

Isn't it just dilute bleach?

Jonathan

Described as Sodium Hypochlorite less than 5% @ 10 GBP per litre

Sodium Hypochlorite 15% (Liquid Chlorine) sold on ebay for swimming pools at 1.30 to 1.50 GBP per litre

Tim Streater scribbled

Boil wash with soda crystals, Tesco £1 a bag, will stop the stink and remove all the gunk in the system.

But be sure its safe on the materials yu are using it on, including your skin!

Brian

Not quite sure where they could drain to as the seal is between the drum outer and the machine body. Any hole is to the outside world...

A boil wash every so often will also help in keeping the rest of the machine clean. Low temp washes are all well and good but they don't kill anything.

Then do a boil wash once a week or fortnight (towells). I do and generally seem to avoid mould problems.

Or buy a new one, that's what my in-laws (on benefits) do.

Steve