Be prepared for some slime and gunk and possibly a stray sock or two.
Front load washer door seal mold.
The rubber gasket used to achieve this seal also provides the perfect hiding place for mold and mildew.
The only way to deal with the problem of mold on the rubber seal of front load washer is to clean it regularly using the steps below.
Though you just spent a mint on your new front load washing machine you can experience mold problems even with a new machine.
Use a rag or towel to clean the rubber door gasket on a front loading washer with either hot soapy water or a spritz of mildew cleaner.
Once mold settles on the seal it s tough but not impossible to remove.
Cleaning gasket on washer.
Water is often trapped in the rubber gasket around the door and over time this leads to the growth of mold.
Front load washers are all the rage but their design makes them more prone to mold.
Front load washers are especially prone to developing mold around the rubber door seal.
How to clean mold off the rubber seal on a front load washer.
After all water and detergent slosh up against the door so it must feature a watertight seal to prevent leaks.