The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too.

Forgetting to clean this overlooked part can lead to funky odors.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An open front loading washing machine Front-loading washing machines can be convenient, but the rubber gasket around the door is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent through it with every load of laundry, join the club. Most people think that—and that’s a really ...

I'm not at home right now, so I don't know the model or make, but our front-loading washer has a ridiculous amount of mold on the rubber seals in the front. I know that bleach should work to kill it, ...

Your washing machine might work hard for you and your clothes, but that doesn’t mean it’ll work forever without a little maintenance. And if you’ve noticed a musty smell coming from your laundry room, ...

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The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it’s not taken care of regularly. A large rubber gasket around the door helps it stay closed ...