Mould keeps building up in my washing machine tray

Mould in the dispenser drawer is very common, even when you do the “right” things with the door and drum. The drawer area stays damp, catches detergent residue, and gets less airflow than the drum.

1. Pull the dispenser drawer right out and clean it thoroughly. Most LG drawers unclip or have a release tab. Wash the drawer and the drawer housing with hot water and a small brush or old toothbrush, especially around the softener section where slime often builds up.

2. Check what you are putting in. Too much detergent or fabric conditioner often leaves residue which feeds mould. Try using a little less, and dilute fabric conditioner if it is very thick. If you use powder, make sure it is fully flushing through.

3. Clean the water jets above the drawer. If the spray holes feeding the drawer are partially blocked, detergent can sit there instead of rinsing away properly. Wipe and brush what you can reach.

4. Leave the drawer slightly open after use as well as the main door. Many people leave the drum door open but shut the drawer, which traps moisture in exactly the place mould grows.

5. Run a hot maintenance wash. An occasional hot wash, or a machine cleaner on an empty cycle, helps remove detergent slime inside the dispenser system and tub.

6. Check for standing water in the drawer after a cycle. A little can be normal, but if it is excessive there may be a partial blockage or water flow issue.

If you inspect anything beyond normal user-cleaning, isolate the appliance from the mains first. For internal electrical work, ask a qualified appliance engineer. If you want, I can also suggest the best way to clean the LG drawer housing itself, as that awkward area is often the real source.

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