franlarry Report post Posted May 5, 2012 We have a 2008 Dutch Star, model 4304, with full size washer. Has anyone found a successful product to get rid of oder and mold in a washer? I do leave the door open as long as possible after doing a load, but it drives my husband crazy as that blocks space to get by. I also take out the soap dispenser. I try drying around the seal; there are a zillion grooves to get into and very time consuming. Getting into the larger part of the seal is possible, but I am afraid I am going to ruin the fit by pulling the rubber every which way to dry all those areas that I discovered will collect mold. There must be an easier way. I have tried sprays and even run an empty cycle with some chlorox. (OOPS! I just read that's bad for the tank). Not only does the washer have a musty odor and some dried on black mold spots inside the seal, recently my towels are left with a slight musty smell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BillAdams Report post Posted May 5, 2012 You might try this: http://www.clorox.com/products/clorox-washing-machine-cleaner/ If you Google "freshen up your washing machine" you will gets lots of additional ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franlarry Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks. I did find lots of suggestions and have since tried several commercial products & remedies, however I think I will probably have to get the seal replaced. (that, short of buying a new machine.) I assume that can be done. fran Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomandlauracooper Report post Posted June 30, 2012 I have this problem with my home front loader. I DO leave the washer door open slightly and use washing machine cleaners. But the biggest thing I have found to help is a hot water cycles and NOT using fabric softener. I will also will add a little OxiClean, especially to towels. This has totally stopped moldy smell. GOOD LUCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
