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Washing machine mold advice for my DM

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MrsTerryPratchett · 26/05/2013 18:07

My DM wants to buy a new washing machine and is concerned about mold. I've told her the MN advice about maintenance washes and using powder rather than liquid. She wants to know if there is a better machine for preventing mold. Are any washing machines better or worse at not getting mold?

If it makes no difference, what will?

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quoteunquote · 26/05/2013 19:45

Do a boil wash with clear vinegar once a week, and always leave the door open when not in use, and you won't get mould,

LG direct drive washing machine is good, mine never had mould, but I do the above.

use clear vinegar instead of fabric softener and that will also help,

use soda crystals, as stain remover, and your machine will stay fine and unsmelly.

MrsTerryPratchett · 26/05/2013 21:30

The vinegar doesn't make the clothes smell?

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quoteunquote · 26/05/2013 21:59

No, the just the opposite it eliminates odour, you don't use much(in the softener part of the drawer), and if you want scent, add a few drops of what ever essential oil you like the smells of.

it saves a lot of money.

MrsTerryPratchett · 27/05/2013 00:25

Thanks. I will let her know.

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