How to Get the Black Stuff Off the Rubber Seal on a Front Loader Washer

Lint, dirt and moldy growth can all result in black material on the rubber seal of the front loader.These obstacles may prevent the door from creating an airtight seal, resulting in the risk of leaking water from the drum.This problem can be very serious, and the California insurance department encourages consumers to identify potential sources of water leakage and immediately remedy it because potential water damage may occur at home.You clean the black deposit around the front loader door not only to keep your machine in good working condition, but also to prevent water leakage from causing more serious damage to your home floor.Remove the clothes sitting in the roller of the front loader.Wear protective cleaning gloves.Open the window of the laundry room and ventilate the steam that may be harmful in the cleaning product.Open the door of the front loader and completely expose the rubber seal around the gasket frame.Check the surface of the rubber seal to check the range of the black material.In addition, gently lift the folds and cracks in the rubber seal to identify the hidden dirt and mold.Plan to clean all areas with dirt and debris.Fill a large bucket with 1 gallon of warm tap water.Pour 3/4 cups of chlorine bleach into the bucket.Stir the chlorine solution evenly.Dip a piece of white rag into the bucket.Let the rag soak the bleach solution for about 30 seconds.Wring the rag in the bucket.Use a damp rag to scrub something black from the surface of the rubber seal.Wrap the rag around the index finger and look for something black in folds and cracks.The moisture in the rag will stay on the rubber seal, which is OK.Keep the door open for five minutes on the front loader.The bleach solution takes time to break down and free the black material from the seal.Do not leave the washing machine unattended when the door is open, as children or pets may try to enter the machine.After the time has passed, wipe and scrub the rubber seal with another dry white rag.It should be easier for you to see something black remove the seal from the rag.Continue to wipe until there is no sign of black stains falling off on the rag.Leave the door open overnight so both the seal and the internal drum can be ventilated.Children and pets are prohibited in unattended areas.Large bucket liquid-Measuring the cupWhite cleaning ragsChlorine bleachDetergent residue can also leave something \"white\" on the rubber seal.Some appliance manufacturers recommend you to use fullTo solve this problem, please use the appliance cleaner.Hot by frequent use-to-The warm water circulation on the front loading machine, not cold water.If the black rubber seal itself is falling apart, resulting in the presence of a black substance, you may need to repair or replace this part.Some electrical manufacturers only approve \"chlorine-Free chemicals for maintenance and cleaning of parts and components of the front loader.Please refer to the owner\'s manual of your machine or contact the manufacturer for a warning about using bleach on rubber seals.White or light-Cleaning the black items on the seal may turn black permanently.