Put on rubber gloves to protect your hands and a dust mask to avoid inhaling mold spores.
Lg washer clean rubber seal.
Use a little friction to effectively wipe away mildew stains and other dirty buildup.
Wipe all areas of door seal with another dry and clean rag.
This is what creates a seal to prevent water from leaking out of your washing machine.
I go through the steps of how to remove clean and re install the rubb.
Be prepared for some slime and gunk and possibly a stray sock or two.
Wipe down with a soft cloth.
Make sure to wipe underneath and around it as well.
To clean the door and gasket.
1 unplug the lg washing machine.
Then use a cloth or towel to clean the gasket thoroughly.
Using a cloth and the cleaning solution clean the surface of the gasket.
Use a rag or towel to clean the rubber door gasket on a front loading washer with either hot soapy water or a spritz of mildew cleaner.
Once you ve cleaned the rubber seal it s time to purify the drum and hoses.
The gasket is the rubber ring that runs along the opening of your washer s drum.
Use vinegar in place of bleach if desired.
Dilute cup 177 ml liquid chlorine bleach with 1 gallon 3 8 l of warm hot water.
For persistent spots let the solution sit for a few minutes and use an old toothbrush.
Run a long cycle of hot water and bleach through the washer to help kill off some of the mold and to clean the washer internally.
Remove the boot clamp which encircles the door boot seal around the tub opening by spreading the spring at its 6 o clock position with a flathead screwdriver or a.
Wipe out the rubber seal of your washing machine regularly and continue to do deep cleans like those outlined above once every six months.
Step 2 put three parts bleach to one part water in a spray bottle and thoroughly spray the rubber seal being sure to get the bleach mixture into all the little crevices.
If your washing machine has a lint filter only some.
The most common reason for repl.
Cleaning gasket on washer.
Never use the two together at the same time.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door boot seal on an lg front loading washing machine.
Open the washing machine door as wide as you can and peel back the rubber that runs around the opening.