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There are many benefits to front loader washing machines. They can be fitted into small spaces and be more water efficient, but their front doors can be a cause for concern.
An Australian repair technician took to a popular Facebook group dedicated to cleaning tips and tricks recently to warn unaware consumers that closing the door on your washing machine when not in use can actually cause all sorts of problems, and you should actually leave the door open when not in use instead.
“The first thing I tell people when I’m called out to a job is to start leaving the doors on their washing machines open when they’re not using it,” he wrote.
“Keeping it closed for hours and days on end can cause all sorts of problems.
“It’s the mould and grime build-up, which is your biggest problem.”
Because a front loader washing machine needs to be watertight, the seal around the door is prone to collecting dirt, bacteria and water within its folds, making it the perfect area for mould, bacteria and grime to grow. In fact, many people whose machines require seal changes are due to the grime growing inside them.
Instead, when not in use, your washing machine door should be left open and ajar, and you should disinfect the inside of the seal by wiping it out with a cloth and household cleaner regularly.
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