PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you clean your washing machine seal?
Clean the rubber door seal of your washing machine once a month and do the detergent drawer at the same time.
Moisture and detergent residue in the seal and drawer quickly lead to mould and a musty smell. Bosch recommends checking and cleaning the rubber once a month, and the drawer regularly. Leave both open afterwards to dry, and do it more often if your machine runs a lot or stands in a damp room.
- Fold open the rubber seal and remove dirt and lint
- Wipe with a damp cloth and a mild cleaner
- Pull out the detergent drawer and rinse away residue
- Leave the seal and drawer open to dry
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Why does it matter?
Moisture and detergent residue in the seal and drawer quickly lead to mould and a musty smell. Bosch recommends checking and cleaning the rubber once a month, and the drawer regularly. Leave both open afterwards to dry, and do it more often if your machine runs a lot or stands in a damp room.
How do you go about it?
Fold open the rubber seal and remove dirt and lint. Wipe with a damp cloth and a mild cleaner. Pull out the detergent drawer and rinse away residue. Leave the seal and drawer open to dry.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: All-in+ van Bosch, Samsung België.
10 to 15 minutes.
- cloth
- mild cleaner
- old toothbrush
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This is a general guideline. Always follow the manual of your appliance or product too.
Source
- All-in+ van Bosch (BSH, fabrikant) — Wasmachine reinigen; ontdek waarom, hoe en hoe vaak
- Samsung België (klantenservice) — Hoe maak ik de trommel en de rubbers van mijn wasmachine schoon?
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