The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too.

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

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Quick question: Is your washing machine starting to smell worse than the sweaty leggings you throw in there? If the answer is yes, ...

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

Explore why using your machine's built-in self-clean setting matters for overall laundry hygiene and optimal machine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We consulted with two appliance experts who shared their tips and tricks for getting this part of your machine sparkling.