washing machine

[4getmenot]

my washing machine has started getting all brown bits in powder tray and when I open the door there is thick brown sludge on the door seal. How can I get rid of this?

[theonlyone]

Had the same problem . Remove soap tray and wash in the sink .Put in back in and the put the machine on to the hottest wash , don't put any detergent in . The boiling water should dissolve all the gunge which is detergent . The salesman told me to do this every 3 months . Cheaper than Calgon !!

[amonty1144]

I find if you run the machine on a hot wash but also put a bit of b leach in the tray, it clears the gunk and makes it smell better.
Not too much or it holds over to the next wash and can stain your wash,

[RAYMAN]

Put soda crystals in the wash softens the water and keeps the machine clean.
Why don,t yuo use tablet detergents then you won,t get a gunged-up tray.

[Figi]

Or use a cloth to wipe the gunk away.

[Ethel]

Every three months I run the machine empty on the hottest wash, with the cheapest washing powder that has bleach (or whitener) in it. I use an own brand that I buy just for this purpose.

The bleach and hot water kills all the bacteria and mould that is causing your problem. It is caused by the use of liquid detergents, in particular the 'colour kind' and 'sensitive' ones, and washing on a low temperature. The warm damp atmosphere is an ideal breeding ground for nasties which aren't being killed off by modern detergents and low temperatures.

If you live in a hard water area, you should use calgon or similar - I use Oust every three months. Boiling water will not prevent or clear limescale. Just look inside your electric kettle.

Also, remove the detergent drawer, take it to bits and give it a good scrub in detergent. Scrub out the drawer cavity as well. I find a baby bottle brush to be excellent for this.

You should also clear out the water jets in the roof of the cavity. I have a piece of strong, but flexible, plastic for this - a cable tie. This will help the water to flow out at the proper rate.

[4getmenot]

figi its not juts gunk I can clean off, dont you think I would have tried that its like hard limescale then gunk on that. last night put white vinegar in draw and ran a wash at 95� but black still laying infront of door :-(