Leave washing machine seals ‘sparkling’ with 4p kitchen item

Mould thrives on moist surfaces, so it’s no surprise washing machine rubber seals are often victims. Failure to remove the mould in time may result in an odour that could affect your clothes during the wash cycle. So, how do you get mould off washing machine rubber? Mrs Hinch fans have taken to dedicated cleaning pages on social media to offer their top tips on removing mould from washing machine seals.Taking to Facebook, one woman asked for some washing machine cleaning advice. Kerry Grayson wrote: ‘Tips to clean the mould on the washing machine rubber seal please.’The comments were accompanied by a picture of her washing machine that showed the bottom half of the seal covered in black mould.While many suggested opting for chemical agents to remove the signs of mould, the majority of comments suggested using dishwasher tablets.Andrea Combe said: ‘Dishwasher tablet, 60 degree wash worked for mine. It was spotless after and it was badly marked before cleaning.’READ MORE: Dissolve ‘thick’ toilet limescale with ‘essential’ cleaning staple ‘My holy grail for mould!’ Leave washing machine seals ‘spotless’ with 4p kitchen item (Image: GETTY)Jane Hugh commented: ‘It’s really easy to get rid of. Put a single dishwasher tablet in the washing machine on a hot wash. If stubborn you can wipe and repeat. Worked for me first time. Dishwasher tablets are my holy grail for mould in washing machines.Renee McGill said: ‘I’ve tried a dishwasher tablet, white vinegar, bleach and a hot wash. The only one that worked was the dishwasher tablet, amazing results right away.’Alfie Smyth wrote: ‘Dishwasher tablets and I wash my mop with it so it’s not an empty wash. Plus it removes the gunk in the pipes.’Maria Vella replied: ‘Dishwasher tablets are my go-to for cleaning any part of my washing machine.’DON’T MISS’Biggest reason’ mice enter homes – ‘effective’ methods to deter them [EXPERT]’Worst room’ in the house to dry your clothes in – ’causes havoc’ [INSIGHT]’Brings them up like new’ ‘Easiest’ method to clean oven racks [COMMENT] Dishwasher tablets can be used to clean things beyond the dishwasher (Image: Getty) Soda crystals are a water softener and powerful multi-purpose cleaner that cost relatively little (Image: Getty)Pauline Dayes suggested: ‘Soda crystals straight in the drum for every wash. Works wonders.’Ruby Taylor added: ‘I put in every time a teaspoon of soda crystals in the draw to keep the rubber clean. Always dry and leave the door open a bit.’Soda crystals are a water softener and powerful multi-purpose cleaner that cost relatively little. They should not be confused with bicarbonate of soda or caustic soda which can also be used in cleaning.Dri Pak Fine Soda Crystals 1kg can be bought from Sainsbury’s for 80p, but they are also available for £1 from Morrisons.