Ewww my washing machine STINKS :(

mrs_mix

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=275452#post275452
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=778241#post778241
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=868921#post868921

try these threads

pam

gemmaj

The other day I came across a link to http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/

Actually it was probably on one of the links above! Anyway, I thought it was a really good site and it covered smelly washing machines and how to cure it (monthly wash, empty, on high temp with washing powder which contains bleaching agents, poss throw in soda crystals and vinegar) and also covered what causes it.

MKwife

There is an awful smell coming from behind my washing machine, not the drum. We had a man out to fix the machine last month and since then thre is a dreadful smell coming from behind it. It is almost an eggy type smell, we have pulled the machine out and bleached the floor but it still smells!!!

Any ideas?

lindens

Sounds maybe like the waste pipe is blocked or is smelling, maybe the drain into which it drains(!)

MKwife

Ugh yuck. How would I unblock it?

Dirimant

I tool have been using the persil concentrated liquid and have experienced the smell for the first time.
I'm bleaching!

squeaky

In case you skipped down the thread - have a look at the post in the link here:-

Maintenance wash


Note:- This, depending on how long since you did one, may not be an instant fix. Layers of soap scum and fabric conditioner may take more than one wash to deal with. It may even get worse before it gets better as you take the top layers off - but it will get better. If your first time doesn't seem to have made much difference you can try this... next time you do a maintenance wash, wait until the machine is just starting to empty the wash water (before you get to rinsing) and turn it off. Leave it overnight and then re-start it in the morning. This makes sure that your outlet pipe etc get a good soaking too.

boddy

Hi everyone.

I know I have read on here somewhere what to put in washer to make it smelling sweet again but cant find it in the search.

Hope someone can help.

juliejim

Boddy

Not sure if this will work as I can't do links!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=80598

But if it doesn't if you search for smelly washing washine it will appear!

Basically I chuck vinegar in mine and do a boil wash.

Jue

Valjk

I find if you always keep the door open and dry the rubber seal after each wash it prevents odour build up too.
Valjk