{"id":1955,"date":"2020-03-30T03:09:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T07:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2020-03-15T15:12:11","modified_gmt":"2020-03-15T19:12:11","slug":"is-there-mold-in-your-washer-heres-how-to-identify-and-get-rid-of-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/30\/is-there-mold-in-your-washer-heres-how-to-identify-and-get-rid-of-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There Mold In Your Washer? Here&#8217;s How To Identify And Get Rid of It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1378\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1378\" class=\"wp-image-1378 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Depositphotos_5203093_s-2015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Is There Mold In Your Washer? Here's How To Identify And Get Rid of It\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Depositphotos_5203093_s-2015-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Depositphotos_5203093_s-2015.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is There Mold In Your Washer? Here&#8217;s How To Identify And Get Rid of It<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mold problems can lurk in places that you might not expect, like inside your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/how-to\/prevent-mold-from-growing-in-your-washer-and-how-to-kill-it-if-you-have-it\/\">washing machine<\/a>. Water, laundry detergent and fabric softeners can all contribute to the growth of mold.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never cleaned the inside of your washing machine, you could have a mold problem without realizing it. Your Manhattan mold removal experts\u00a0want to help you identify it, get rid of it, and keep mold away for good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identifying a Mold Problem in Your Washer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most obvious sign of a mold problem in your washer might be the smell. Your washer may take on the smell of rotten eggs, and eventually, that odor can make its way into your clothes as well. If you only use the cold water setting on your machine, you have an even greater chance of having mold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting Rid of Mold in Your Washing Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you think you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/04\/cellulose-or-cellulove-what-mold-really-loves\/\">mold problem<\/a>, follow these steps to remove it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 You&#8217;ll need rubber gloves, an old towel and either bleach and hot water or vinegar and hot water (never mix vinegar and bleach).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Use the old towel to clean the entire inside of the machine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Run a wash cycle on the hottest setting using either vinegar or bleach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;\">\u2022 Wipe down the inside of the machine and leave it open to finish air-drying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preventing Mold Growth in Your Washer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A quick wipe-down is all that you need to keep your washer mold-free. For any other mold problems, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\">contact<\/a> your Manhattan mold removal specialists for assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mold problems can lurk in places that you might not expect, like inside your washing machine. Water, laundry detergent and fabric softeners can all contribute to the growth of mold. If you&#8217;ve never cleaned the inside of your washing machine, you could have a mold problem without realizing it. 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