Please leave the washing machine door open after every load of wash to allow moisture to escape. If the front door stays closed between wash cycles, it ends up holding in all the moisture from the previous wash, creating an environment in which mould can grow.
Here is a more detailed explanation: https://www.repairaid.co.uk/help/washin ... ne-smells/
Hope this helps.

Ah yes, periodic high temp wash. I do that. Though my Miele is not telling me to! Bad Miele.

My efficient German Miele gives me periodic reminders to run a wash at 75 deg or higher in order to eliminate bacteria and prevent mould. I also leave the door open ajar the majority of the time. Perhaps that will help for future?

Used it for years and dishwasher tabs and never had issue

I bought some Dettol mould and mildew spray which contains bleach and donned my marigolds and sprayed the whole drum and the seal. It is not meant to be used on rubber but I decided if this didn't do it I would replace the seal. I shut the door and let it get to work and ran it on an empty cycle.
I am amazed at the difference. It has certainly cured the mould for now and it smells so clean.
I should have remembered this product as I have used it before with great affect on bathroom mould when we moved into our last house.
Definately reccommend it, although not not an eco product, but maybe a strong cleaner is required every now and then to keep these things at bay.

Thank you for all your advice

replace the seals on your door rather than buying a new washing machine. there could be a blockage of some sort in your machine thats causing the mould. Dispite leaving the door open for ventilation. Get someon out to service the machine and fit the new seal.

Nanny s

Maybe I should. I don't really know the difference!
Certainly will change to powder.
Thanks

Maybe you can try non bio powder?

I only use liquid - non bio...

Both, depending what I wash. More powder though. Bio or non bio?

Really? It's the only thing I have changed hence my suspicion.
Do you use powder or liquid?

I am not sure it's the washing powder as I've used Ecover the entire lifespan of my 10 yr old washing machine and no mould. No useful suggestions though, sorry.

Hmmm there goes that theory then!

I never shut the door....!

I don't think it's the type of detergent that you use causing the mould. It's caused if you close the door of the machine while its still damp. If you leave the door open and let the machine dry completely before closing this should help reduce the mould. As for cleaning existing mould I'm sorry but I'm not sure, my machine has a fair bit so would be interested to know. I'm think a high pressure water cleaner might do the trick.