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Thread Number: 69219
/ Tag: Detergents and Additives
Chlorine vs Non Chlorine |
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| Post# 920437 2/9/2017 at 21:39 (2,629 days old) by pumper (SE Wisconsin) | ||
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Post# 920451 , Reply# 1 2/9/2017 at 23:57 (2,629 days old) by panthera  (Rocky Mountains) |
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Yes, | ||
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Post# 920453 , Reply# 2 2/10/2017 at 00:09 (2,629 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Hydrogen Peroxide
Is the active ingredient in "non-chlorine" bleaches, and yes as strong oxidizer it is effective on mold.
www.reference.com/home-ga... 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. | ||
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Post# 922450 , Reply# 3 2/19/2017 at 19:46 (2,619 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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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. | ||
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