Mould build-up?

[Besomster]

I run an Indesit WG1234T washing machine. I use Ecover washing liquid, and I generally run programme number 4 at 40 degrees. Despite the fact that the machine is used at least once a day (I have two small children) and leave the door open when not in use I have noticed a build-up of what look like mould spores (but might not be) on the rubber door seal and the soap dispenser drawer. The latter is easy enough to clean, but the door seal’s a nightmare. Also, the machine is giving off an increasingly unpleasant whiff.

I’ve contacted Indesit, who recommend running the machine empty, as hot as possible, with some sort of biological powder/liquid. I’ve done this, though it’s against my principles, but it hasn’t made much obvious difference.

Anybody know what I might try next? Eco-friendly if possible, though I am enough of a hypocrite to abandon my ethics for a failsafe solution!

Bes

[Martin]

Re: Mould build-up?

You have only got to use the ‘search’ facility on this website to realise the many problems ECOVER creates rather than cures. 🙁

This may help also: –
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … ge&pid=161

You could also use white vinegar (about 500ml bottle) poured into the drum then set the machine onto a 90 degree wash. Similarly 3 heaped tablespoons on Bicarbinate of Soda as an alternative.

ECOVER by the way is about as green and ecofriendly as John Prescotts motor! :rolls:

[kwatt]

Re: Mould build-up?

Ecover, like most product s of that ilk, do not contain bleach besides which the performance isn’t that great anyways.

Have a read of these….

Smelly Washing Machines

Washing Machine Soap Drawers

Door Seal Marks & Mildew

Maintenance Wash

There’s links to other articles from those that should explain it all pretty thoroughly.

Whilst I appreciate the sentiment of using “environmentally friendly” products you have to also consider that, as they do not work as well, people tend to re-wash, more water, energy and pollution. Clothes don’t last so long, more clothing to landfill or recycling. Washing machines are scrapped early, more landfill, more raw materials to replace it, more transportaion to ship it, more packing….

The list goes on and on.

In short whilst these products may be eco-friendly in some small way up front, the damage that they can cause can be considerable and they can, ultimately, cause more harm than good to the environment. But most people just see the up front sales proposition and take no account of the consequences.

K.

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