Why You Have A Musty, Stinky Washing Machine

If you have a stinky washing machine, don’t panic. A number of issues can cause a smelly washer. The most important thing is to take care of the mold and mildew that cause the musty smell as soon as possible by cleaning your washer with washer cleaner. If you don’t address the mold and mildew problem immediately with washer cleaner, the musty smell can transfer to your clothing and to other rooms in your home. This post looks at a few of the main reasons you may have a stinky washing machine. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on June 26, 2009

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Reasons Why Your Top Load Washer Smells

When it comes to getting stinky, top load washing machines can suffer just as much as front load machines. If you have a top load machine with a musty problem, the good news some simple remedies can rid your machine of the stink. Before learning how to clean your smelly washing machine, it’s important to know what is causing your top load to have a problem.

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This post was written by smellywasher on June 26, 2009

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Why You Have A Musty, Stinky Washing Machine

If you have a stinky washing machine, don’t panic. A number of issues can cause a smelly washer. The most important thing is to take care of the mold and mildew that cause the musty smell as soon as possible by cleaning your washer with washer cleaner. If you don’t address the mold and mildew problem immediately with washer cleaner, the musty smell can transfer to your clothing and to other rooms in your home. This post looks at a few of the main reasons you may have a stinky washing machine. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on June 19, 2009

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Reasons Why Your Top Load Washer Smells 

When it comes to getting stinky, top load washing machines can suffer just as much as front load machines. If you have a top load machine with a musty problem, the good news some simple remedies can rid your machine of the stink. Before learning how to clean your smelly washing machine, it’s important to know what is causing your top load to have a problem.

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This post was written by smellywasher on June 17, 2009

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What Causes Washing Machine Odor and Towel Mildew Smell?

There are 4 reasons for washing machine odor and stinky towels. 

  1. The main cause of front load or top load stink is overuse of detergents because the user is following directions for amount used.  It’s necessary to use just a fraction of what directions on the box or bottle advise to use.   This is especially important if using liquid detergent or if there is a water softener in the home.  With a water softener present use at the most 1 tablespoon of detergent unless washing soiled dishrags, diapers,etc.  Municipally supplied water may be treated before it gets to your home.  The best way to know is to either have your water tested for hardness or test it yourself with test strips available at hardware or appliance parts stores.  Even without soft water using much less detergent is necessary.  
  2. Running a close second is fabric softener use.  We recommend switching to dryer sheets.  Keep in mind that dryer sheets can also be overused and cause towels to be less absorbent and to retain odor.  The sheets can be cut into halves or thirds and can even be reused.  Dryer balls are another option.  There is another article on this blog page discussing the merits and demerits of them.    
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    This post was written by smellywasher on November 30, 2008

Instructions for Smellywasher Cleaner

Almost all users of Smelly Washer Cleaner are able to remove odor from their top or front load washing machine by adding a level cap (1 tablespoon) into the detergent dispenser with no clothing in the washer and allowing the washer to complete a hot wash cycle.  If the odor isn’t initially removed follow the instructions below.  For more difficult cases extended soakings make a world of difference!  Also - the hotter the water is - the better Smelly Washer works.   

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This post was written by Paul Flynn on July 29, 2008

Fabric Softener, Dryer Sheets or Dryer Balls?

 To freshen clothing many consumers like to add liquid fabric softener to their wash. Softener is dispensed in your washer by either gravity, centrifugal force or by suction created by flowing water and is simply too thick to be properly dispensed.  Because softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle of a washing machine it leaves a residue on the inside of the outer tub.  Odor-causing mold grows on this residue and is transferred to towels and clothing. 

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This post was written by Paul Flynn on July 28, 2008

Is Rinse Aid Use a Health Issue?

All manufacturers of dishwashers claim that for proper drying rinse aid must be used.  A rinse aid’s only purpose is to aid in drying and reducing waterspots.  It does this by changing the surface tension of water.

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This post was written by Paul Flynn on February 20, 2008