Eliminate Pesky “Grease” Stains Caused By Your Washer

Have you ever put your clothes in the washer perfectly clean (ok, dirty, but perfectly clean otherwise), and have them come out of the dryer with pesky “grease” stains? You have to ask yourself if you did something wearing those clothes that would have caused the stains. When you realize there’s no way you had, you turn your attention to your washer and/or dryer. Yes, one of them is to blame. Read on for
the cause of these pesky stains and how to eliminate the little rascals. Read More…

Posted under How to Have Fresh Smelling Laundry, Smelly Washer Cleaner

This post was written by smellywasher on August 31, 2009

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What Causes Washing Machine Odor and Towel Mildew Smell?

There are a number of causes of mold odor in clothes washers. 

  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 or if using a municipal water supply.    
  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.     Click here to read more advice on the subject.
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    Posted under How to Get Rid of Foul Odor, How to Get Rid of Mildew Smell from Towels and Clothing, How to Remove Fungus Odor With Smellywasher Cleaner, How to Repair Your Appliances, Smelly Washer Cleaner

    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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Posted under How to Use Smelly Washer Cleaner, Smelly Washer Cleaner

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