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Peacockbaby

Fri, Mar 29 2024, 2:49 pm

can you guys share tips and advice on how to clean a LG washing machine? It stinks so badly

SuperWify

Sun, Mar 31 2024, 12:54 am

Run the hottest cycle with vinegar and baking soda.

Sun, Mar 31 2024, 9:33 am

There is a product for this. Affresh. I bought it on Amazon.
Also in general it’s super helpful to keep the door open whenever the machine is not being used.

happy chick

Sun, Mar 31 2024, 9:54 am

Gt wrote:

There is a product for this. Affresh. I bought it on Amazon.
Also in general it’s super helpful to keep the door open whenever the machine is not being used.

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I also use affresh, even though I don't see much of a difference after I use it. I do it about twice a year, once after washing all the kids camp stuff and before pesach.

Also, I use a damp shamtte to wipe out the inside of the door and inside the rubber rim. You'd be surprised what gets caught in there.

chocolate moose

Sun, Mar 31 2024, 4:05 pm

afresh is meant to be used monthly. if not you can do a vinegar and baking soda cycle. and leave the door open!

ra_mom

Sun, Mar 31 2024, 4:08 pm

Peacockbaby wrote:

can you guys share tips and advice on how to clean a LG washing machine? It stinks so badly

Check the gasket of the washing machine for mold. The rubber ring around the opening of the machine, that's visible when the door is open.

Sun, Mar 31 2024, 5:15 pm

Reminder irs important to keep the door open when the washing machine is not being used.

coffee icecream

Thu, May 02 2024, 10:39 pm

ra_mom wrote:

Check the gasket of the washing machine for mold. The rubber ring around the opening of the machine, that's visible when the door is open.

And how do you clean that mold? Aside from bleach.. smell too strong ..

coffee icecream

Thu, May 02 2024, 10:59 pm

SuperWify wrote:

Run the hottest cycle with vinegar and baking soda.

How much of each?

zaq

Thu, May 02 2024, 11:27 pm

Read the owner's manual, it should tell you what to do.

Furthermore: every day after you finish washing, WIPE THE RUBBER GASKET DRY. Yes, get right inside the folds with a thin towel or old cotton T shirt and work your way all around. Then leave the door open so every last bit of moisture can dry. Yes, it's an annoying chore that takes about thirty seconds to complete. Sixty if you're slow. Dealing with a moldy gasket and a stinky machine is much more annoying and time-consuming.

Also check the manual to see if it's possible to drain the residual water that stays in the machine after the cycle ends. Some models allow you to do this, in which case you should. Standing water gets funky fast.

Last edited by zaq on Thu, May 02 2024, 11:35 pm; edited 1 time in total

Pickle1

Thu, May 02 2024, 11:30 pm

marblemay

Yesterday at 1:23 pm

I had a similar issue not long ago with my LG. I used a wahing machine cleaner (it was a detergent pod) and it help, I also make sure to leave the door open for some time to air it out.

hanna2010

Yesterday at 8:10 pm

That video was excellent. Thanks for posting.

Does anyone know what that ma genetic piece he used to keep the door open was or where I can purchase it?

mom2dkay

Yesterday at 8:22 pm

hanna2010 wrote:

That video was excellent. Thanks for posting.

Does anyone know what that ma genetic piece he used to keep the door open was or where I can purchase it?

Search Amazon
It’s called washer door prop

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