The gaskets need regular cleaning and refreshing especially if the rubber becomes dry and hard. When cleaning rubber gaskets, it is important to use a cleaning solution that will remove debris and any odors.
Things You Will Need
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Mix in a bucket 1 qt. of warm water and 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach. Wear latex gloves and safety goggles to keep the mixture off of your hands and out of your eyes. Stir the mixture with a small scrub brush or old toothbrush .
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Apply the mixture to the rubber gasket and scrub thoroughly. For stubborn stains or a build-up of mold/mildew, let the mixture sit on the rubber gasket for 5 minutes then scrub the build-up vigorously to remove it.
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Repeat step 2 until the gasket is clean. Pour any remaining bleach mixture down a drain and rinse the bucket with warm water from a sink.
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Mix in the bucket 1 qt. of warm water and 2 tbsp. of liquid dishwashing detergent. Stir the soap mixture with a small scrub brush or old toothbrush then scrub the gasket with the soap mixture-soaked brush to remove any bleach residue and any debris surrounding the rubber gasket.
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Wet a soft cloth or rag with a warm water from a sink, wring out excess water and wipe the rubber gasket clean with the damp towel. Dry the gasket with a clean, soft cloth or rag.
The Drip Cap
- Found on various household appliances and equipment, rubber gaskets keep air and liquids from escaping or entering the devices.
- For stubborn stains or a build-up of mold/mildew, let the mixture sit on the rubber gasket for 5 minutes then scrub the build-up vigorously to remove it.
- Pour any remaining bleach mixture down a drain and rinse the bucket with warm water from a sink.
- of liquid dishwashing detergent.