icky gasket on FL washer

[Therese's Mommy]

My gasket on my FL washer is all mildewy and moldy Whirlpool says to use some diluted bleach. I would rather not use the bleach. What else could I use to get rid of this ick?!? Thanks!!

Beth

[papschmitty]

Ours is disgusting too. I've even used bleach and it didn't help. DH checked into just replacing the entire thing and it was only about $60. When we've got the money, that's our plan. My parents bought the same washer and I warned them about our problem. They just leave the washer open to completely dry out after doing the laundry and they were able to avoid the problem.

[lifeguard]

Leaving it open to air after every load really is the best plan to help prevent it happening.

Have you tried vinegar or tea tree oil?

[MeghansDad]

toothpaste, not the gel kind, regular white paste and an old toothbrush. just like brushing your teeth, then wipe off. and the icky stuff should be gone.

[jenerationx]

We have the same nasty crap! I leave the washer door open ALL the time and wipe down the gasket and it still stinks and still gets funky. I'm thinking of ordering a new gasket, but I'm not sure.

I also just read about a special cleaner: www.smellywasher.com
I don't know anything about the cleaner, though.