Is your washing machine seal mouldy? (Image: Getty)
If your has begun to smell, it’s time to inspect the front door seal, as it’s a breeding ground for and bacteria.
The rubber seal of a washing machine is infamous for accumulating , which can impart a musty smell to both your and your home.
The Queen of Clean disclosed a simple household item that will “banish stinky odours and build-up in your washing machine rubber seal” – baking soda.
has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that make it a great cleaning agent, but how should you use it?
Lynsey explained: “Sprinkle [] into the rubber seal, spritz with water, scrub with a small brush, leave for 10 minutes, and then run a rinse cycle.”
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She added: “The [baking soda] will absorb the smells and effortlessly clean the seal. Say goodbye to a smelly washing machine.”
Baking soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda) is a common household staple that can bought at the likes of for 59p, or at any other supermarket, such as , and
This gem of advice was met with enthusiastic approval from Lynsey’s followers, who commented on the Instagram post.
“So good,” one posted. “Fab tip, I will try this,” said another. Somebody else added: “You’ve inspired me to vamoosh my washing machine today.”
Baking soda is a powerful natural cleaning agent (Image: Getty)
To help prevent the formation of mould, it is helpful to leave the washing machine door open after every wash.
This enables air to circulate around the washing machine to help dry it out and make it less hospitable for mould.
The rubber seal, however, may still develop mould because of its hidden positioning, which can store moisture.
To keep your washing machine sparkly clean, it’s recommended to wipe the washing machine seal on a monthly basis.