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A Guide for Keeping Your Tub Clean

A Guide for Keeping Your Tub Clean

Are you concerned about odours and stains in your washer?
Here are tips and solutions to keep your washing tub and laundry clean. 

Have You Been Bothered by These Problems?

Ilustration of laundry issues: a man notices black spots on a shirt, saying, 'Black spots or stains on laundry,' while a woman smells odours, saying, 'Bad smells.'

Those may be caused by black mould growing in the washing tub.

How Does Black Mould Occur?

Why does it occur?

Black mould develops when mould spores multiply, feeding on sebum and detergent residue.

lustration showing black mould on clothes, with a close-up of mould spores and sebum and detergent residue

Where does it occur?

Black mould likes warmer temperatures and high humidity, and it multiplies in areas you can’t see, such as behind the washing tub.

Illustration showing a mix of detergent residue and sebum, and mould spores, between the inner and outer tubs of a washing machine

How to Prevent Mould from Growing?

Mould feeds on moisture and sebum on clothes. Use a laundry basket with good airflow.

Have You Had These Experiences?

Measure detergent correctly, as undissolved detergent can encourage mould growth.

Have You Had These Experiences?

Remove lint from the filter and wash the filter under running water once a month. 

Have You Had These Experiences?

Wipe with a cloth after each tub cleaning. 

Have You Had These Experiences?

What If Mould Still Develops?

Run the Tub Clean course using bleach or a specialised cleaner. Mould is difficult to remove once it sticks to the surface, so regular cleaning is recommended. Aim for once a month. For detailed cleaning instructions, please refer to your manual.

lllustration of a bottle labelled'Tub Bleach

Panasonic Washing Machines Come with Auto Tub Clean

Image of the Auto Tub Clean process. Supported models: FW1/FR1/FC1/FA1 Series Washer/Washer Dryer.

Auto Tub Clean

Panasonic front-loading and top-loading washing machines prevent the growth of black mould by automatically cleaning both the inside and outside of the tub at every wash. This always keeps the tub and laundry clean. 

Auto Gasket Clean

Auto Gasket Clean with two jet sprays wash away detergent residue and lint to prevent mould growth, ensuring a cleaner gasket for easier maintenance.

Learn More About How to Use a Washing Machine