How Do You Control Mold In A Front-Loading Washer?
The front-loading washer is a high efficiency washer that is meant to use less energy to clean more clothes. Unfortunately, many people are finding the machines just make clothes moldy, not clean. Here are the steps that eliminate the mold problem. Use “high efficiency” rated laundry detergent. This is recommended for front-loading washers because it is low sudsing. The suds that build up in nooks and crannies cause the mold problem. Reduce the amount of regular laundry detergent you use if you cannot buy the high efficiency detergent. Use only about 1/4 the amount you would normally use. Unfortunately, this will sacrifice the quality of clean you will achieve. Add 1/4 cup of vinegar to your powdered detergent. The acidity will reduce the amount of suds produced. Use bleach in at least one load every couple of weeks. If you live in an area where the water is too mineral rich to use bleach without staining, run the washer empty with 1/4 cup of bleach. Even if you use bleach just for she
