File this under "Gross, but good to know."
Did you know that your front-loading washer can get mold in it? I didn't, until I read this post by Professional Organizer Monica Ricci. I have done the maintenance on my washer and dryer (read about it here), so I didn't think to check for mold when I noticed a slight moldy smell on some clothes. I thought my washer and dryer were clean, so I looked for other explanations such as maybe I folded something while it was wet.
After reading Monica's Post and the the Consumer Reports article she links to, I went back and inspected the door gasket and found brown gunk in it! Yuck! I had been regularly wiping it, but the gasket has a very complex shape with lots of folds and deep crevices, so it needs more than just a simple wipe down.
The good news is that with a few days of wiping down the gasket and door after every load, the problem is much better. Fortunately, the machine is less than 2 years old, so the problem has not become too severe and I believe I can get rid of it quickly.
Friday, September 5, 2008
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It's also a good idea to leave the door open when not in use.
Gina,you are right about leaving the door open. I've now made it a point to leave it open as much as possible when not in use.
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