Washing Machine smelling of diesel

mineallmine

For fear of sounding like an advert... I used Ariel (biological) on a long hot wash. We'd use T-cut, got it on clothes, left in machine a tad too long and thus a stinky machine. Googled it and found a plumbing site of some sort which referred to this. So grab a box of Ariel to freshen up the machine. Mine is getting a bit stale so is probably due this. Best of luck.

Andy_ArT_Trigg

janeym8 wrote: »

i often see, when there is a thread about cleaning washing machines,to clean out the filter but -ok im stupid-where are the filters on washing machines?

This page explains about pump filers and where some are hidden etc. http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/washing-machine-parts/pumps.html#cl_q4

trying-very-trying

Getcarter, Hi:hello:. I do know exactly how you feel, this is quite a regular occurrence with my hubby. I would say follow the advice above, i.e. do a very hot wash with the ariel powder, but I always make sure that I give the rubber seal around the inside of the machine a good wipe over with the neat powder, because this is the main part of the machine that will hold the smell. Good Luck.
P.S I know it's not really money saving, but it is old style, when my automatic machine broke down lastb year, I bought an old 2nd hand twin tub, it's great on a nice sunny day, I get it out, start from the lightest to the darkest colours, then put hubby's really grubby stuff or the door mats in for a good hot wash, and it never holds the smell.

SUESMITH_2

this use to happen all the time with my oh - best one was when he somehow sprayed himself head to foot with it. very hot wash with any soap powder and a pre wash, it may take a couple of washes to get rid of it

barrymung

Diesel is a type of oil so is inherently greasy. You need to use something that breaks down grease and oil.

hmc

hope the smell has gone now

i did the same with petrol a while ago

i did white vinigar,soap powder on alternate hot washes
then just kept putting it on rinse

but i made sure i let it dry inbetween each rinse with door wide open

took a few days of continuos rinsing but it went

thriftyminx13

glad to have found this thread. i had an accident at the garage with diesel and it went everywhere!! have tried washing clothes 3 times so going to add vinegar to this fourth load!!! nightmare!

withabix

Bleach and vinegar will have no effect on oil/diesel.

Cleaning out the filter and running hot washes with washing up liquid and Bio detergents will be your only solution.

Stop the machine before it does the cold rinse cycles as well - just a few hot was cycles will sort your problem out.

Bleach and vinegar will not dissolve oils, so no point in using them.

agonyjohn

febreeze.... spray some in the drum or get a washing powder with some in it? im trying it at present and has reduced the smell heaps

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My ex is a mechanic.., days when he didn't come home smelling of diesel were rare.

When I had my previous washing machine, it was quite difficult to get rid of the smell.., had better luck with ariel actilift .., but also tried adding soda crystals. Washed twice at 95 degrees would get rid of most of the smell. But this was a 2half hour wash cycle.., each cycle. Bit ridiculous lol. We did split up, but there has been the odd occasion when I've still done the washing (I do mean odd occasion lol).

Then I got a new washing machine. My goodness, my samsung gets rid of the smell to the same level (faint odour) with one 60% wash and it only takes just over an hour. Life saver. I don't even buy ariel anymore, just a normal liquid biological washing solution from Aldi. Reckon I'll have saved the cost of the machine within a year due to energy and washing powder savings.

Febreeze is just a masking agent, doesn't actually get rid of the smell. Vinegar does help too.