Ugh, Mold… Again?
Having mold in my house freaks me out—especially when it’s black mold on a refrigerator gasket. Seriously, just the thought of it makes me cringe. Growing up, my parents’ bedroom walls would get damp whenever it rained. I can still remember that musty, moldy smell creeping into the air—it was awful. It felt like the mold was everywhere, and I hated it. We eventually managed to fix the leaks and clear it up, but that memory never left me.
So, imagine opening your fridge—the one place where you expect cleanliness—and spotting fuzzy black mold snuggled in the rubber seal around the door. Gross, right? But here’s the thing: it’s actually super common.
Why Does Mold Grow on Refrigerator Gaskets?
The rubber seal around your fridge door (the “gasket”) is meant to keep cold air in and warm air out. It does a great job of that—but it also creates a tight, moist space. And if you’ve ever spilled something down the side of your fridge or left it slightly ajar overnight, guess what? That moisture combined with food particles creates the perfect environment for mold to thrive.
Let’s break it down:
- Dark? ✔️
- Moist? ✔️
- Hard to clean area? ✔️
- Food crumbs or sticky spills? ✔️
All of this adds up to mold paradise. And unfortunately, many of us don’t think to clean the gasket until it’s too late and black mold has made itself comfortable.
