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I'm giving non chlorine bleach a try. Does it have the same mold & bacteria inhibiting qualities in my front load washer as chlorine bleach? It's almost 11 years old and want to keep it free of mold etc.
Chlorine vs Non Chlorine
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Yes,
It releases the chlorine a bit more consistently, so probably even better. I'd make sure, absolutely sure, though, that your FL can take chlorine. Many have aluminium parts and chlorine is really bad for them.
It releases the chlorine a bit more consistently, so probably even better. I'd make sure, absolutely sure, though, that your FL can take chlorine. Many have aluminium parts and chlorine is really bad for them.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Is the active ingredient in "non-chlorine" bleaches, and yes as strong oxidizer it is effective on mold.
https://www.reference.com/home-garden/hydrogen-peroxide-kill-mold-d8c250a6f9c3b964#
This being said the best offense is often a good defense.
Frequent loads in hot to near boil wash temperatures using either a good powdered detergent containing oxygen bleach, and or adding proper dosage will go far to keeping mold at bay in washer. Other standard advice follows as well; wipe door boot dry after use and leave door open.
Is the active ingredient in "non-chlorine" bleaches, and yes as strong oxidizer it is effective on mold.
https://www.reference.com/home-garden/hydrogen-peroxide-kill-mold-d8c250a6f9c3b964#
This being said the best offense is often a good defense.
Frequent loads in hot to near boil wash temperatures using either a good powdered detergent containing oxygen bleach, and or adding proper dosage will go far to keeping mold at bay in washer. Other standard advice follows as well; wipe door boot dry after use and leave door open.
Léss has it right... the hotter the water in the wash, the better to clean out the inside of the drum/tub and cleanse it of the FOOD that mold eats and flourishes upon.
I have found that STPP also helps to clean out all the residue and limit mold growth/odors in my Neptune front loader. On my Miele front loader, I mostly run 160F or higher wash temps, and haven't had a mold issue. I also leave the door open on the Miele, as well as the detergent dispenser drawer. The Miele only gets cold tap water, the internal heater boosts it to 160+F. When I used fabric softener in it, mold did tend to grow in that compartment, but once I stopped using FS the mold stopped. The Miele rinses so well that the fabrics emerge soft anyway.
The Neptune has a hidden vent in the door as well as in the detergent compartment lid. I have taken to leaving that lid open all the time to encourage air circulation. I don't use FS in the Neptune any more, just distilled vinegar. Seems to work just fine.
I have found that STPP also helps to clean out all the residue and limit mold growth/odors in my Neptune front loader. On my Miele front loader, I mostly run 160F or higher wash temps, and haven't had a mold issue. I also leave the door open on the Miele, as well as the detergent dispenser drawer. The Miele only gets cold tap water, the internal heater boosts it to 160+F. When I used fabric softener in it, mold did tend to grow in that compartment, but once I stopped using FS the mold stopped. The Miele rinses so well that the fabrics emerge soft anyway.
The Neptune has a hidden vent in the door as well as in the detergent compartment lid. I have taken to leaving that lid open all the time to encourage air circulation. I don't use FS in the Neptune any more, just distilled vinegar. Seems to work just fine.
