Synopsis: Tips and hints to clean and eliminate the odor from dirty washing machines that cause your clothes to smell. According to a washing machine service tech leaving the door or lid slightly open when not in use stops mold from occurring in the machine. Odor can also be due to poor drainage from the washer which will cause the dirty water to become stagnant in the machine, allowing bacteria in the water to grow. Show Main DigestThere can be many causes for a smelly washing machine. Odors can be caused by a build-up of bacteria, slime, mildew or soap scum, accumulating in the internals. Odor can also be due to poor drainage from the washer which will cause the dirty water to become stagnant in the machine, allowing bacteria in the water to grow. By performing a regular monthly service wash the build up of limescale and detergent, which is often the cause of a smelly washing machine, will be kept at bay greatly increasing the life of your machine. Use a good quality limescale and detergent remover such as the Indesit Company Professional Home Care Product. Simply empty the contents of a sachet (there are 10 sachets in a pack) in to the drum of the washing machine, add 2 large older towels, select the hottest wash cycle on the machine and turn it on. Don't select pre-wash or the machine will empty before the main wash starts. Tips for Cleaning Smelly Washing Machines
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NOTE: Never use bleach or any detergent containing bleach at the same time as ammonia! Disabled World is an independent disability community established in 2004 to provide disability news and information to people with disabilities, seniors, their family and/or carers. See our homepage for informative news, reviews, sports, stories and how-tos. You can also connect with us on Twitter and Facebook or learn more about Disabled World on our about us page. Disabled World provides general information only. The materials presented are never meant to substitute for professional medical care by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. Financial support is derived from advertisements or referral programs, where indicated. Any 3rd party offering or advertising does not constitute an endorsement. • Cite This Page (APA): Disabled World. (2014, April 12). How to Get Rid of Smelly Washing Machine Odors. Disabled World. Retrieved December 4, 2022 from www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/household/tips/washer.php Why does my washing machine smell musty?If your drum has a build-up of dirt or detergent, it can smell musty inside. Most washing machines have maintenance wash settings, or you can run it on a hot wash whilst it's empty. Adding half a cup of distilled vinegar to your drum before the maintenance wash is a great way to neutralise any odours.
Why can't I get the smell out of my washing machine?Pour two cups of white vinegar into the drum, then run a normal cycle at high heat—without any clothes, of course. The baking soda and vinegar should break up any residue stuck to your drum and kill any mold that might be present. They'll also help remove any foul odors.
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