Cleaning a front-load washer properly can be different from a top-load machine.
Such issues can be largely avoided by learning how to clean a front-load washer the right way.
And naturally, you shouldclean itwhenever you notice odors.
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These areas should be cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure a watertight seal.
Take the time to clean the inside of the door gaskets and the edges.
If dirt and residue get trapped, mold may grow on the backside of the gaskets.
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When extremely soiled oroil-soaked itemshave been washed, a dirty residue may remain on the drum.
Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Or, repeat the entire cleaning cycle using chlorine bleach.
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If your washer has any plastic in the drum, it may become stained from fabric dye.
Clean these plastic parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser or repeat the bleach cleaning cycle.
This preventsdye transferto future loads.
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Never overfill the drawers to prevent damaging the electronic components of the washer.
Clean the Outside of the Washer
Wipe the outside of the washer with a damp cloth.
Clean the exterior surfaces by mixing warm water and a drop of mild dishwashing soap in a spray bottle.
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Never use harsh, gritty, or abrasive cleansers on enameled surfaces.
Set the washer to the normal cycle setting with warm water and complete the cycle.
This is a good last step in the process.
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Wiping away the build-up first allows the wash cycle to kill more germs.
They can potentially last longer with proper care and maintenance.
Use both to clean a front-load washer.
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Run a hot cleaning or regular wash cycle.
A front-loading washer uses around11 to 13 gallons of waterper load.
Run a rinse cycle after the mold is gone.
