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amother

Thu, Aug 18 2022, 2:04 pm

Which one?
I’m so scared of mold (I have to replace my 5
Year old whirlpool front loader now bec of mold)

amother

Olive

Thu, Aug 18 2022, 2:15 pm

I have an LG that I got about 6 months ago. Very happy so far. I do wipe the gasket down after washes, and leave the door and detergent tray open. I run a cleaning cycle with a tablet every couple of months too.

ra_mom

Thu, Aug 18 2022, 2:25 pm

amother

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 9:11 am

Any other posters care to chime in?
I’m feeling very stuck.
Front loaders: mold issues
Top loaders: not as delicate on clothing and for some reason store does not recommend them

hello 1

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 9:51 am

I have whirlpool front loader.
Love it. - I love the fact that you don’t have the spinner in middle of the machine.
I keep the door slightly open to avoid mold issues

shabbatiscoming

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 10:26 am

amother OP wrote:

Any other posters care to chime in?
I’m feeling very stuck.
Front loaders: mold issues
Top loaders: not as delicate on clothing and for some reason store does not recommend them

Ive had a few different brands over the years snd have never had a mold issue ever. I just always keep the door open when not using it.

amother

Yarrow

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 10:35 am

You must keep the door open. I actually eave it open all the time when not using it so I dont have to think/worry. I also try to not let loads sit in the machine but I wouldnt want that in a top loader either.
I also clean it. I try to do it monthly or whenever it starts to smell. I didnt like the tide brand cleaner- stunk up the whole area. I use washer magic now.

amother

Daylily

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 10:39 am

front loader: mold issues
I pour borax into each bottle of detergent (not all supermarkets have it. I often buy it on amazon) and shake it well.
borax kills mold, mildew, insects etc. (remember, borax is not boric acid)
(before I did this, my clothes smelled)
I do keep the door to my front loader closed, otherwise I can hardly enter my laundry room.

amother

Clover

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 10:55 am

hello 1 wrote:

I have whirlpool front loader.
Love it. - I love the fact that you don’t have the spinner in middle of the machine.
I keep the door slightly open to avoid mold issues

Me too. Never had an issue with mold because I always leave the door open as per the instructions.

SDmother

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 11:12 am

Happy with this one:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/g.....94210

tweety1

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 11:27 am

amother Daylily wrote:

Can you elaborate on the borax? It doesn't ruin the clothing? Because you say you pour it into every bottle of detergent. How much do you pour in?

amother

Snow

Fri, Aug 19 2022, 11:46 am

shabbatiscoming wrote:

Ive had a few different brands over the years snd have never had a mold issue ever. I just always keep the door open when not using it.

Same. I have one for over 8 years (not my first one) and have never had a mold issue with it. You can dry it out in between loads, and I never close the door unless I’m running a load.
I have a duet washer and dryer, which I think is made by whirlpool.

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