The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too.

Forgetting to clean this overlooked part can lead to funky odors. The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it’s not taken care of ...

The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it's not taken care of regularly. A large rubber gasket around the door helps it stay closed ...

A washing machine is one of those appliances that is easy to forget about maintaining. As long as it looks, sounds, and functions fine, there's not much to do, right? Not exactly, since, despite ...

If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent through it with every load of laundry, join the club. Most people think that—and that’s a really ...

"If I have the back of the wash tub disassembled and cleaned, this musty smell and black residue should all disappear." Many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We consulted with two appliance experts who shared their tips and tricks for getting this part of your machine sparkling.

The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it’s not taken care of regularly. A large rubber gasket around the door helps it stay closed ...