Mold typically hides in the rubber door gasket of a front-load washer.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

Odors, mold, mildew, or mysterious leaks could point to one often-overlooked spot in your washing machine.

The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it’s not taken care of regularly. A large rubber gasket around the door helps it stay closed ...

The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it's not taken care of regularly. A large rubber gasket around the door helps it stay closed ...

If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent through it with every load of laundry, join the club. Most people think that—and that’s a really ...

"If I have the back of the wash tub disassembled and cleaned, this musty smell and black residue should all disappear." Many ...

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You might be cleaning the drum and wiping the seals while overlooking a filter that traps lint, hair and odor-causing grime.