{"id":6265,"date":"2012-04-16T12:35:43","date_gmt":"2012-04-16T17:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=6265"},"modified":"2012-09-06T10:24:02","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T15:24:02","slug":"preventing-mold-and-mildew-in-your-front-load-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/preventing-mold-and-mildew-in-your-front-load-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Mold and Mildew in Your Front Load Washer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/mildew_washer.jpg\" alt=\"10 Rate\" title=\"Preventing Mold and Mildew in Your Front Load Washer\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2036\" \/><strong>By <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/brittany-rowland\/\" rel=\"author\">Brittany Rowland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Front load washers are increasingly favored for their energy efficiency and conservation, but there is one potential issue with them that most people are unaware of: the risk of mold and mildew. Because the machines use less water, some have trouble draining away all the water, dirt, and detergent residue. Left unattended, the problem can grow into a mildewy, odorous mess.<\/p>\n<p><strong><font color=\"#440e62\">There are ways to avoid mold growth and a mildew smell, thankfully. Consumer Reports and front load washer owners shared their tips:<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transfer laundry loads from the washer to the dryer as soon as possible. Letting them sit in the washer too long adds to that moist, mildew odor.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the door gasket and the glass window after washes and leave the door open to air-<br \/>\ndry.<\/li>\n<li>Clean the slide-out detergent tray of any leftover liquids to prevent mold growth.<\/li>\n<li>Periodically run hot water washes and add some vinegar or an Affresh Washer Cleaner tablet to eliminate odors and break down soap buildup.<\/li>\n<li>Follow your product manual\u2019s instructions for running the cleaning cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that not all front load washing machines develop these problems. According to Consumer Report\u2019s Annual Product Reliability Survey, only 8% of front-load machine problems were caused by mold or mildew. In a few years manufacturers may have found a way to fix this issue altogether. However, it\u2019s always easier to prevent a problem than try to fix it after it\u2019s occurred. Follow these tips, and your front loader should enjoy a long, clean life.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/brittany-rowland\/\"><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/graphics\/authors\/brittany_rowland_50.jpg\" alt=\"Brittany Rowland\" title=\"Brittany Rowland\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><sup><strong><font color=\"#440e62\">Brittany Rowland researches new developments in Appliances, Kitchen and CE products features with a vigor to which few would aspire&#8230; but someone has to do it.<\/font> <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/brittany-rowland\/\">See more about Brittany<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"bgheading\">More Washing Machine Articles<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/new-steam-cleaning-washing-machines-enter-market\/\">New Steam Cleaning Washing Machines Enter Market<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/steamcleaningwasher.jpg\" alt=\"New Steam Cleaning Washing Machines Enter Market\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">In recent years, the big appliance brands (Whirlpool, Kenmore, LG, Samsung, and Maytag) have rolled out washing machines with a new feature: steam cleaning. With all the benefits steam offers for cleaning clothes, it\u2019s surprisingly they didn\u2019t introduce this technology sooner&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/new-steam-cleaning-washing-machines-enter-market\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/putting-your-washer-on-a-pedestal\/\">Putting Your Washer on a Pedestal<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/washer-dryer-pedestal.jpg\" alt=\"Putting Your Washer on a Pedestal\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">Front loaders have become a popular choice in recent years, but people quickly realized they need an easier way to load and unload the washers. 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Adjustable or &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-washing-machines\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-he-washing-machine-reviews\/\">Top 10 High Efficiency Washing Machines<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/images\/washingmachines\/maytag-mhwe950ww.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 High Efficiency Washing Machines\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">More than ever before, people are looking for ways to conserve energy and water with their washing machines. Not only is it better for the environment, it\u2019s also better for you each month when you pay the bills. Today all the major appliance brands are offering high efficiency (HE) washers, both front loaders and top loaders. The following &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-he-washing-machine-reviews\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-budget-washing-machine-reviews\/\">Top 10 Budget Washing Machines<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/images\/bwashingmachines\/ge-gfwn1100lww.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Budget Washing Machines\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">Looking for a washing machine on a tight budget doesn\u2019t mean you have sacrifice quality or efficiency. Generally top loaders are less expensive than front loaders, but there are models in both styles that offer high efficiency and good performance for a reasonable price. Here\u2019s an overview of ten of the &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-budget-washing-machine-reviews\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Brittany Rowland Front load washers are increasingly favored for their energy efficiency and conservation, but there is one potential issue with them that most people are unaware of: the risk of mold and mildew. Because the machines use less water, some have trouble draining away all the water, dirt, and detergent residue. 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