little bit when the washer is not in use. If you don't it will grow mold and smell terrible. I bought 2 quarter size suction cup and I wrapped a small peice of wire around the top of each cup. Next a attached a piece of twine about 5 inchs long to the wire on one of the cups and a put a loop on the other end. I put one suction cup on the door and the other on the the front of the machine. I made a loop in the wire without the string. Now when I finish using my washer I loop the string over the wire . It allows me to keep the door open about 4 inches, just enough to keep the air moving but yet the door is not all the way open where it would be hit every time someone passed it.P>S> I live in Arkansas where the humidity is high.

I love this place ....after reading your suggestion Paula, I hopped into the laundry room to check to make sure the door was still ajar, find sometimes when someone else uses the machine (not mentioning any names mind you LOL) he doesn't always remember to leave the door ajar, your idea sounds great, buuuttt would he remember to put the thingy on the door ???? I know I'm mean....hugs x0x0x0

1 comment

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

Maybe he needs a sign.lol

oh my great tip i dont have one of them but it is in my dreams lol

1 comment

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

When you get it you will love it I do.

Thanks for sharing this..I never stopped to think about that..My daughter has a problem with her towels smelling "mildewey" (I know that's not actually a word) after washing and drying them and never thought maybe this could be the source of the smell.. she never lets them sit in the washer but none the less they always seem to pick up that smell. I will pass on the infor..thanks for sharing.

1 comment

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

I hope this is the answer. Nothing worse than to have to dry with a smelly towel.:(

Neat idea NMM I know how Ark. is. Ala. humidity is just as bad if not worse. Use to go through Little Rock, Ft. Smith, West Memphis etc. taking I40 to Okla. *

3 comments

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

You weren't far from us. We live in Arkadelphia about 1 hour from Litle Rock.

by lbrow 15 Aug 2009

Hey I know where Arkadelphia is.

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

It's a nice little, town. Stop by and see me if your headed this way again.

Paula, so glad you found a clever solution. *4U

1 images:[1]

1 comment

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

Clever and cheap.lol

Yes, my late husband bought me my first front loader when we got the new place, and I found that out the hard way! I call it my "magic washer", because when I first got it, of course I had to watch it work. So I sat on a stool in front of it like an Amishman at the fair. And I kept calling to my husband, "there's no water in there!!!". But the clothes would come out clean. These new applicances are amazing. I remember my Mom having an old wringer washer when I was a kid, so she was just as amazed when she got her first "automatic" washer. How far we've come in so little time. Just amazing! Thanks for the tip, when I go to use the washer there's usually a cat sleeping in it, hee hee hee. Hugs, Marji

2 comments

by mops 15 Aug 2009

That's the problem with them: cats and kids love to crawl inside them. However, their water intake is very low and that's nice even when your water is not metered (ours is).

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

Mine wont close unless you know how. Help prevent and thing from getting locked in it.

What a great tip. Thanks for sharing.

1 comment

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

They say it cost 2 humdred dollars to replace the rubber gasget if it molds. I would much rather spend that money on fabric or designs.lol

Good tip...THANX for sharing!!! I don't think my washer would have a chance to grow mold as it is in use ALL the time!!

1 comment

by nonmusicmom 15 Aug 2009

I remember when mine was in use everyday but now it's just hubby and me so I wash 1 day a week.