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Washer smells bad
We just moved into a new place, and it has an in-unit washer/dryer. However, instead of getting our clothes clean, the washing machine seems to be making them all smell really gross. Is there anything I can do to fix that? I'm a total newbie at this sort of thing, but I can't go around all the time smelling like that, nor can my DH.
Re: Washer smells bad
Pull the machine away from the wall, Turn off the power, unscrew the back of the machine and see if you have a full drain trap. Each machine has a filter to trap things from getting into the plumbing. This trap should be emptied periodically.
It will get full of lint and other debris. This debris can grow mold if it goes unemptied and stays wet. Once you remove the wet lint, wipe down the lint trap with a bathroom cleaner then replace everything, turn the power back on and run an empty hot cycle with bleach as PP said.
Your clothing should stop having the unpleasant aroma.
My washing machine is from like the '80s, so I feel your pain. Every month, I grab an all-purpose cleaner, a green scrub pad, and go to town. I spray the entire inside and scrub it by hand, making sure to get underneath the brim at the very top, and I can also scrub at the very top of the agitator. I scrub all along the lid, and every possible crevice I can find. Then run a hot cycle with bleach.
Tip: after washing, leave the washer lid/door open for at least an hour to let it dry out to prevent mildew and mold. Hope this helps!!
We had to do this when we bought our new house. It worked like a charm. Now on a monthly basis I run an empty load with hot water, bleach and a little fabric softner (just for the scent) and then wipe it down.