Switching from a top-load washing machine to a front-loader requires a new habit: always leaving the door open when not in use.
According to Lifesavvy, a top-load washer doesn’t have a gasket and water hardly escapes due to the top-loading design. However, water vapor easily escapes from the tub. As a result, the tub never gets humid enough to cause mold issues. It doesn’t matter if you leave the lid up or down with a top loader.
But front-load washers have gaskets and a tight rubber seal. The rubber gasket on the door of the machine is crucial because it keeps water from leaking out of the tub.
But with every pro comes a con; the design of the gasket makes it a breeding ground for mold. Since front-load washers are already self-contained units, the rubber gasket prevents air from circulating. This creates the perfect environment for mold to grow, which can compromise your health. Not to mention, the clothes will start to smell musty from the mold in the washer.
So many people have had issues with mold building up in their washing machine. In fact, the issue has been so big over the years that customers have filed lawsuits against manufacturers because mold would grow on their clothes. Yet the solution to the problem is simple. Always leave the door of your front-load washer open when not in use.
Leaving the door open allows air to circulate in the washer and helps get rid of the moisture that causes mold. Some people have a small space that makes it difficult for the washing machine door to be left open. You can still get around this problem by opening the door enough for air to circulate.
Proper Usage of Front-Load Washers:
– Use the right detergent for front-load washers: Not just any laundry detergent will work in your front-load washer. Regular detergents create more suds, and over time, the suds can leave a film in the washer drum and in the machine’s hoses. This gives mold a place to grow and can harm the machine or its electronic boards.
– Choose the right spin speed: Choosing the correct spin speed for the load helps the machine run smoother and last longer.
– Remove clothes from the washer promptly after the cycle is complete: Damp clothes left in the washer for long periods of time provide an ideal environment for mold and mildew to grow.
– Regularly clean the rubber gasket of the washing machine: Wipe down the rubber gasket of your washing machine with a solution of one part water and one part vinegar to prevent mold, mildew, and grime buildup.
– Monthly maintenance: Once a month, run your machine through a cleaning cycle. Pour one cup of white vinegar in the bleach dispenser and add one cup of baking soda directly to the drum, to neutralize odors and help scour the inside of the washer. Then, run the washer through a cleaning cycle.
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– Choose the right spin speed: Selecting the correct spin speed for your load helps the machine run more smoothly and prolongs its lifespan.
– Remove clothes promptly: Don’t leave damp clothes in the washer for extended periods as this provides an ideal environment for mold and mildew.
– Clean the rubber gasket regularly: Wipe down the gasket with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar to prevent mold, mildew, and grime buildup.
– Monthly maintenance: Once a month, run a cleaning cycle with vinegar and baking soda to neutralize odors and clean the inside of the washer.
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