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How To Stop Washing Machine Smells

How To Stop Washing Machine Smells

Posted by Ship It Appliances Ltd on 8th Sep 2017

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It is good to keep your appliances clean and free from odours, especially your washing machine. When your washing machine begins to smell, it is likely it will stay on your clothing regardless of what you use. There are many ways of reversing the damage, and restoring your washer to the way it was before.

Use Your Washing Machine’s Hot Cycle

Saving energy is important and many washes do not need to run any higher than 30°C, but temperatures slightly higher than that play a key role in eliminating the sorts of bacteria you might associate with yeast fermentation. If you don’t want your clothes to have a bad smell, put your washer on an occasional hot cycle.

Let Your Washing Machine Breathe

An easy way to get any bad smells out of your washer is to leave your washer open. This will allow the interior to dry properly, and fresh air to circulate around it.

Remove Clothes Promptly

If you have the washer on while you are in the middle of doing different things, then you might be tempted to leave a finished load to sit, or you may forget it is in there. This is not great for your washing machine, or your laundry as this can cause odours.

Limit Use Of Fabric Softeners

Fabric softeners are useful for ensuring your clothes stay as soft after washing, but they leave a faint residue behind that will provide mildew with the conditions it needs to thrive. To avoid this and the associated smell, do not use softener for a few loads.

How To Clean A Washing Machine

If you have noticed an unpleasant smell forming, a quick clean with some caustic chemicals should remove any odours. This is best done every few months or so to keep odours from forming in the first place. To clean your washing machine, you’ll need the following.

  • Baking Soda
  • White vinegar (500ml)
  • A sponge
  1. Combine equal parts baking soda with water. You will not need much, a couple of tablespoons should be sufficient.
  2. Add the mixture to the machine’s detergent container. The vinegar should be placed straight into the drum.
  3. Run an empty cycle, on the highest possible temperature. This will blast any lingering stains and bacteria into oblivion.
  4. Once this is done, be sure to thoroughly scrub the interior and door where stubborn stains might be lingering.

Purchasing A New Washing Machine

It may just be time to invest in a new washing machine. Ship It Appliances has a full range of washing machines that you can check out here.

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