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Ewww my washing machine STINKS :(
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Brown vinegar is fine, although I don't think I'd be wasting my best Balsamic on it.
I use ordinary brown malt vinegar instead of fabric conditioner - so it will be fine.
:hello: I'm very well, considering the state I'm in. :hello:Weight loss since 2 March 10 : 13lbs0 -
I'd recommend you...
1. Clean all of it's filters (the obvious one on the front and they may be an extra one near the back).
2. Use some soda crystals to clear out the limescale as that may be preventing water from draining away properly.
3. Most importantly - use a biological powder for a little while - constant use of non-biological powders cause exactly the problem you are having.0 -
Argh Mentat that all sounds a bit complicated for me!! But I'll try to give it a go Thanks for the replies both of ya! 0
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Recently I have noticed an awful smell coming from my washing machine. I have cleaned out the powder drawer. It's not that. My washing smells fine but I think that the rubber seal on the machine is causing the smell.
I'm not averse to cleaning it but want to make sure I don't make things worse or even damage the rubber seal. The seal itself is not damaged. I hope that one of you kind people will be able to help me out. Thank you in advance for any advice you may give. 
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Hello floridadreamin
We keep the door open and pull the dispenser drawer slightly open too when the machine is not in use, to give a constant air flow through the machine. Our Zanussi washing machine is 11 years old and has never been smelly/mouldy or broken down.;)
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Thanks Nile, I do keep the door open when not in use but hadn't thought about the dispenser drawer.:j0
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Hiya,
If you take a look at the Appliances section of the MEGA Index sticky you'll find some threads listed that will help you out here.
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Thanks Squeaky, I've had a look and will put some of the suggestions into practise:j0
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You're welcome Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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Have you got anything behind the machine that is going off?'You can't change the past, you can only change the future' Gary Boulet.
'Show me the person who never makes a mistake and I'll show you the person who never makes anything'. Anon0
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