Black Mark on Bosch Washing Machine inside seal
Our Bosch washing machine is only 8 months old, and this morning I went to do a wash and noticed on the seal on the inside, there was a black mark / stain
I gave it a rub with a wet soapy cloth but it wouldn't come off at all (see photos)
our last washing machine (also Bosch) had the same issue, but that machine was about 14-15 years old when it died.... our one is only 8 months old
does anyone know what this mark is, what causes it, and how to get rid of it?
any help would be appreciated
Thank you
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Black mark on Bosch washing machine door seal likely mould
- The problem
- A Bosch washing machine, around 8 months old, developed a black mark or stain on the inner door seal that did not wipe off with a wet soapy cloth.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply suggested the mark was likely black mould on the door seal. No further diagnosis or confirmation was provided.
- What fixed it
- The forum advice was preventive rather than a confirmed repair: wipe the door seal and its grooves with an old cloth after each wash to remove remaining water, and leave the door slightly open to let the seal dry. The exact method to remove the existing mark was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Black mark on the inner door seal would not come off with a wet soapy cloth
- Parts or tools mentioned
- wet soapy cloth
- old cloth
2 Answers
Hi. Is it black mould?
what causes black mould on washing machine door seal
Need Professional Help or Spare Parts?
Each time you do a wash make sure to rub the seal around the door with an old cloth and run the cloth in the grooves within the seal to get rid of remaining water left from the cycle. Also leave the machine door open an inch or two to allow air to dry it out, prevents smells from developing too within the machine.. This might help.
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