How to clean rubber seal on front loader washing machine?

Hello!

I have black – I’m assuming mold – on the inside of the rubber seal on my front loader, I’ve tried many ways to remove it and none have worked. Does anyone have a method that will help? I can manage to get rid of some but never all of it and am very frustrated, I also don’t want to damage the seals. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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- - lilone67 said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    4:07 pm
I use bleach and hot water on mine. Works well for me
- - mel1 said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    4:05 pm
I hope you find a solution. Mold can be hard to get rid of. I always leave the door open so it gets a chance to air out.
- - yyon4699 said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    3:17 pm
Brush some vinegar on the side and leave for 30 mins
- - fernalee said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    2:33 pm
my previous washing machine did this and I would use a toothbrush and a little laundry liquid
my new one is a different design so the rubber seal so far is black free 🙂
- - stephvel said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    2:33 pm
I also have the same issue and have tried it all :/ Ill be watching to see if there is any clever ideas
- - rocky1991 said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    2:16 pm
Definitely try vinegar, certain chemicals can eat away at the rubber
- - micko10 said
  - 26 Nov 2013
    1:36 pm
id try vinegar, or maybe some eucalyptus oil