Vile smelling washing machine

[tiggertastic]

I leave the door and tray open. I also run a 90 deg wash with soda crystals once a month.

[smithlane]

Originally Posted by Eeyorefanuk

Any ideas on how to get rid of the smell (even on washed clothes)

So strange

Used a care and protect sachet. Do I do again on 90 (it said 60)

Not sure what to do

(You had the answers when spilt milk on the carpet lol)

Thank you 😊

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I was going to ask this very same question. I cleaned my machine out yesterday with white vinegar and baking soda on a 90 degree wash but ever since doing it there is the vilest smell coming from it. I also deep cleaned the tray and the filter. I’ve run 6 more washes since and it still smells like sewerage! Thankfully the smell on the clothes disappears once they’re dry

[Cocobean121]

Mine sometimes smells of garlic! Very strange. But I run through an empty load of daz powder on a 2 hour hot wash and that seems to help.

[Beth_Disney]

I’ve started using Zoflora in my washing machine (thanks megaflyer) and my washing smells lovely. I use a Surf pod, method softener, Lenor unstoppables and a cap of zoflora

[Eeyorefanuk]

Lovely thank you all. You are the best.

[shona]

I also use the soda crystals once a week on the hottest wash and make sure the machine door Is open when not in use.

[Sandraoh40]

The best tips I got from here a few years ago was to leave the door open and not to use liquid. When we got a new machine we did this and have never had a smell. Used liquid in the old one and it smelled and the seal on the door was yucky.

[EssexSue]

I do a boil wash once a week using powder, never seem to have a problem. Not that it's a boil wash really these days!

[lizzie145]

I think most if not all machines need a cleaning run after a certain number of washes. On mine I have to press buttons in a certain way for the cycle to start

[Eeyorefanuk]

Hi
Cleaned drawers
Found dettol washing machine cleaner used
Emptied filter
Cleaned seal
Lovely thank you
Going keep note of vinegar etc for future
We do use liquid wash