Ewww my washing machine STINKS :(

CopperPlate_2

Great tips - off to use some milton tabs now...

scaryfairy

What a clever idea to use the steriliser tabs! I use Lidl's version of calgon which in my opinion is just as good as calgon but much cheaper.

Gazzer

Try a hot (90 degree) wash with citric acid which can be bought from Boots etc. It usually comes in about the right quantity in the box, it is a fruit acid and OK to use in the machine.

Clean the filter first, then do the wash with nothing in it using the citric acid in the soap box and then clean the filter again as the wash may have dislodged some limescale etc.

Do this every couple of months and things should be fine.

pj18_2

HAD THE SAME PROBLEM... I RANG THE HELPLINE NUMBER FOR MR MUSCLE TO SEE IF THEY SOLD A PRODUCT TO GET RID OF THE SMELL. THEY TOLD ME TO BUY A POT OF BICABONATE OF SODA (50P) AND EMPTY IN TO THE WASHING MACHINE DRUM, I JUST PUT THE MACHINE ON A QUICK WASH (NO LAUNDRY IN THOUGH) AND HEY PRESTO, NO SMELL...
ALSO WORKS IN THE DISHWASHER. YOU CAN USE IT TO WASH OUT THE FRIDGE/FREEZER, IT NEUTRALIZES THE SMELL, AND ITS CHEAP...

yummynanny

Slightly different question on the same theme please. Often after washing whites, one or two items come out with light brown streaks on. These are marks that weren't there before washing. If they go back in the wash they come right out again but I always seem to find the marks when ironing, generally on the last section to be ironed. Does anyone know what causes the marks, I think it might be powder residue but, more importantly, how to prevent them in the first place. Any help gratefully received. Thanks.

myrnahaz

yummynanny wrote: »

Slightly different question on the same theme please. Often after washing whites, one or two items come out with light brown streaks on. These are marks that weren't there before washing. If they go back in the wash they come right out again but I always seem to find the marks when ironing, generally on the last section to be ironed. Does anyone know what causes the marks, I think it might be powder residue but, more importantly, how to prevent them in the first place. Any help gratefully received. Thanks.

See Brent's post (post #17 on page 1 of this thread).

sassyshe

kimevans wrote: »

I run mine empty once a month on the hottest (95) setting, to clear the tubes & bits out. Try that.
If that doesn't work, try it again with something that cleans & smells nice (but doesn't foam too much:eek: )

yep I do this too

sassyshe

minimoneyme wrote: »

Hope this helps, you can find very cheap distilled vinegar 5ltr in some Asian/Indian grocery stores.


re: the dryer balls these do work, they are great. I bought mine at the start of the year from Woolies 2 for £9.99, however the next week I saw a thread somewhere on MSE that they were in Poundland for, yes you've guessed it, £1.
Did not have the heart to go and check it out:(

Tennis balls just as good

penny.wright

see https://www.washerhelp.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=469

I agree with the person who blamed liquid washing 'powder' - it doesn't have the bleach which is built into washing powder.
I got rid of the smell and gunk by 95 degree wash with detergent and bleach and a second wash with bottle of distilled vinegar. Then wiping all the surfaces of the door seal - you have to push to get behind the inner surfaces.

Smileysunflower

juliejim wrote: »

Hi

Try doing a boil wash with either white vinegar or soda crystals in and an empty machine. There are some threads on it but I'm no good at finding them but I'm sure someone will for you.

Jue

As above but cut a lemon in half and put it in one of the washing tablet nets :rotfl: