![]() Apparently doing a hot wash with nothing in is the best way to prevent mould, plus wiping the seals with some diluted clove oil, and leaving the door open.Easy! – Thank you Callatya for sharing this great tip in our comments below. You know those finger-saver things they sell for internal doors, to stop toddlers slamming their fingers in them? I put one of those on the washing machine door near the hinge to make sure the washing machine door doesn’t get closed accidentally. We had a terrible time with our washing machine staying damp until I came up with a simple solution to stop the pets and breeze closing the door.If the problem keeps recurring, consider changing your detergent.On a daily basis wipe over the seal and door of the machine with the Homemade Washing Machine Cleaner Spray.Seals exposed to constant moisture are more likely to have mould buildup, as a result do not leave wet items in your washer overnight.Keep the door open slightly after removing your wet items to allow the moisture to evaporate.Once a month run an empty cycle on hot with a cup of vinegar to prevent the mould from reappearing.Wipe area clean using a cloth and warm water.Using a rag or paper towel remove all mould particles.Using the toothbrush, get the bristles into areas that are hard to reach to loosen the mould.For stubborn mould let sit for a few minutes before proceeding to next step. Once cycle has finished, put on your gloves and have an old toothbrush handy.Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and lemon eucalyptus essential oil – Read more on how to make my Homemade Washing Machine Cleaner Spray here.Empty and clean the lint trap or drain pump filter on your front loader (every machine varies, please see your washing machine’s instructions).While empty, pour 1-2 cups vinegar (depending on washer size) into the front loader, run on the hottest cycle.Please check your manual for instructions for your particular machine, otherwise, here are my tips: Steps to Deep clean your front loader washing machine
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