: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Taking a minute each week—or, ideally, after each load—to wipe down the gasket folds helps prevent buildup, keeps the machine smelling fresh, and helps maintain your washer's performance.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Wipe the detergent drawer out with a warm vinegar solution, and check the rubber gasket for grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Wipe the detergent drawer out with a warm vinegar solution, and check the rubber gasket for grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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gasket
noun
gas·ket
ˈgas-kət 
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking
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