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Millie Fender

I asked a plumber how to keep mold out of your washing machine — follow these 3 steps

Moldy washing machine gasket.

Your washing machine is the last place you might expect to find bad smells and mold. After all, its whole job is to use fresh-smelling detergents to keep clothes clean and stain-free. But if you've ever pulled back the gasket, there's a good chance you'll have discovered washing machine mold before. And once it's taken hold, it can be hard to remove for good.

Luckily, the daily steps you need to follow to keep your washing machine free of mold and mildew are painless, and free!

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