A washing machine can be a breeding ground of germs ... in the folds of the gasket,” Gagliardi says, suggesting people use a disinfecting wipe for this. If your gasket is in need of a deep ...

A quick look around Reddit threads suggests that more than a few people struggle with stubborn mold and mildew in washing machine door seals. While some have experimented with using chemicals ...

If you use your washing machine a lot, deep-clean it like this ... If you’re a single-person household, you can probably get away with cleaning your machine every four to six months.