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Does anyone else have a front loading washer? What do you run in it to clean out the mouldy smell? Just bleach?

Lisa, I've been reading about this problem. Here's some info.

Front loading washer mold problem

Dear Connie -

Thanks for the link! It's funny that they say to run only hot loads when for eco-friendly reasons I run only cold loads. I think there's a way to make this work without cranking up the water temperature.

I am pretty sure other sites said to run a bleach no-clothes load to wash the inside of the washer, but we're out of bleach. So I've put that on the list!

We do leave the door open when it's not in use.

Very useful link, thank you :) now I'm not afraid when I see that there is mould in my home.

So far it's working well, I think there's hope yet!

I know someone else who has a front loading washer and claims it's not healthy to run small loads in it. I'd never heard that before. I run small loads sometimes when necessary and it seems to be fine. Does anyone else know about this?