This is not true. In the industry front loaders known as not only MUCH better for cleaning clothing, but as more efficient. The only country that sells top loaders is US (maybe Canada). I’ve lived in 9 countries and used front loaders is 95% of my homes, the only country where they were moldy was in the US! It’s simple, and valid for top loaders: anything that gets wet needs to air out. Leave door and soap dispenser open, always. So simple. |
Do they use them in tropical countries? I think it’s a humidity thing. I bet in other places with mosquito problems, they like top loaders. |
Thank you for the propaganda and gaslighting of reality. |
Changing detergent fixed the issue for me.
I switched to Dr Bronners Sal Suds. I use 1 tablespoon for warm or hot, and 1.5 for cold. It cleans great, but not stains. I pre-treat those. Years ago, when I switched, I wiped the rubber gasket in the door area clean with vinegar. I always leave door open when not using too. |
Thanks. I'll try this. |
I spray the door gasket with a bleach/water solution and wipe down with a paper towel. I also leave the door open and have never had any issues. |
Hear this works ok if you insist on a front loader, and if you do it regularly. Nothing works like bleach for killing mold. Except fire, but that is kinda moot. ![]() |
Vinegar helps |
Get a cheap top loader eith center agitator with only a couple of settings that actually fills with water.
You need water, real soap and agitation to actually clean your clothing. The high efficiency front loaders do not actually clean, they just perfume your clothing. |
Front loaders don't clean clothing. |
This is really a difference-maker! We moved into an old house owned by people in their 80s who had a 6-month old LG front loader. Neither they nor their housekeeper nor caregivers seemed to realize that it worked differently than their old top-loader (which they left the instructions for and which was definitely not high efficiency!). The machine was a mess and it took us a while to realize that they hadn’t understood how to use or maintain it and were the wrong kind of laundry soap and way too much of it. The filter was totally clogged with residue and soap build-up. Once we scrubbed and drained it and did a few self-cleaning loads, it was like we had a totally different washing machine. |
This, I always make sure the door is open! |
Say no to front loaders! Mold everywhere!
Went back to top loader |
Get a top loader and never look back |
Wipe out the gasket every time your take out a load.
Leave the door and detergent drawer open when you're not using the machine. We do this and we've never gotten mold, and our clothes are clean. |