Ewww my washing machine STINKS :(

harvestmoon

Thanks to all who've replied - off to clean my seal now!

Penelope_Penguin

harvestmoon wrote: »

Hi all,
Got a musty smelling machine and know it's not the pipework.
Musty smell in machine.
Have cleaned the liquid/fab con tray and underneath.
Do you keep the door open or shut when the machine is not in use in order to prevent a musty smell?
Many thanks.

I always leave the door open, and clean the seal from time to time; I never have a smell problem

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread to keep ideas together.

gailmartin

I recently washed clothes that were heavily soiled with diesel and oil now my washing machine and tumble dryer stink any ideas

lynnieb_2

there is a terrible must smell. I've tried vinegar, a 90 degree wash but neither has helped. The pong is terrible.HELP!!

BitterAndTwisted

Have you checked that you haven't got nasty gunk trapped in the dispenser unit and door seal or that the filter is blocked? Do you close the door when the machine isn't in use?

Penelope_Penguin

lynnieb wrote: »

there is a terrible must smell. I've tried vinegar, a 90 degree wash but neither has helped. The pong is terrible.HELP!!

Have you tried cleaning the seal? Is the smell coming up from the drains?

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the existing thread to give you more ideas.

icecreamdogpark

Ours did this, and left gooey marks on the clothes, then went on to have a blocked filter after the filter was cleaned the smell went:) worth a try?

katholicos

icecreamdogpark wrote: »

Ours did this, and left gooey marks on the clothes, then went on to have a blocked filter after the filter was cleaned the smell went:) worth a try?

I'm so glad you mentioned washing machine filters because my machine has been a bit whiffy of late and i just checked the filter and lots of stinky water came out along with hair grips, clips, and a few sweet wrappers....i do check pockets usually, but these things evaded my detection somehow.

morganlefay

I know this question comes up over and over again but.... there seem to be three methods people use to keep their washing machines fragrant, one is a very hot wash with bio powder every now and then, one is a very hot wash with vinegar and one is a very hot wash with washing soda. Does anyone know if one of these methods is better than another or is it just a matter of choice ? I am very confused....

minimoneysaver

I'd like to know the answer to this one too!