Removing Mold
1
Saturate a damp, white cloth with bleach. Remove any surface mold you see in the washing machine by rubbing
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it with the cloth.
2
Set your washer to the hottest setting. Allow the washer drum to begin to fill with water.
3
Add 1 to 2 cups of bleach to the water. Alternatively, replace the bleach with an equal amount of distilled white vinegarHow to Clean Washing Machine Mold. Allow the washer
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to run through a complete cycle. When the bleach or vinegar is flushed through the pipes, it will help kill any mold that is growing inside them.
4
Remove the fabric-softener receptacle. Submerge it in a sink filled with hot, soapy water and let it soak for 30 minutes.
5
Wipe the receptacle with a soft cloth, rinse it with cool water and towel it dry.
Prevent Mold
6
Keep the washing-machine door open when the machine is not in use. This will keep the inside in the washer from becoming humid and help dry it outHow to Clean Washing Machine Mold.
7
Add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar to the rinse cycle of your clothing. Doing so every few loads will help keep mold and mildew at bay.
8
Remove damp clothing as soon as the cycle has ended. Leaving damp garments inside the washer for a long time will promote mold and mildew growth on both the garments and the washer.
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