Washing Machine Odor Remover How to Remove Fungus and Odor from All Clothes Washers

Used your product and no more odor. As I was rereading the information you state that this is a one year supply. When/where do I use it or should I expect the smell to come back?

Dave

How often should we use the product to prevent smell from returning?

Hi Rich/ Good question - If odor is returning to your washer you need to change your detergent/softener habits. Read our blog page on the cause of and cure for smelly washers.
That being stated many people like to do “maintenance” cleanings to their washer. If any type of maintenance schedule is followed all it takes is a half teaspoon of smellywasher cleaner in a normal hot soak to remove any buildup of deterent/softener/mold residue.

Hi - I am in Rochester MN - can I purchase your product locally in a store in my area?

Thanks!

Hi Vickie/ Arrow Ace Hardware in Rochester, MN does sell SmellyWasher Cleaner at all three of their locations. Thank you!

Dose this product work for top load mach as well every thing smells great until it hits the water. Then it smells bad.

Stan/ Smellywasher cleaner works with all washers. Change your detergent habits after cleaning the washer and everything will smell fresh!

Once I run the agitation for 2-3 minutes on hot, do I leave the lid closed or open on my washer for the night?

Thanks!

Alex - You’re welcome! It doesn’t matter if the door/lid is open or closed.

I just received my order and have used it twice to try and get rid of odor. I have a new LG front loader. The smell is still there! I used it once with a regular wash cycle and once with the Tub Clean. Any suggestions?? I am so upset with this odor in a new machine.

Hi Carol/ I know it’s discouraging when the odor isn’t removed immediately. If you add a level cap of smellywasher cleaner to your dispenser and allow to agitate in the hottest cycle (tub clean in your case) for 2-4 minutes then stop the washer and allow it to soak for several hours (even overnight for extreme cases) rather than letting the washer immediately go through its wash cycle it will give smellywasher more time to dissolve the mold buildup deep inside your washer. The overnight soaks really do make a world of difference! Could you please go the “washing machine help” link at the top of our website and fill out the questionaire? We can then email back with advice on removing the odor. If you’re not satisfied we do have a complete money-back guarantee! Thanks, Paul

I have tried your product, but it seems to work for awhile then the smell comes back I have tried it overnight but I don’t see any mold come to the top of the washer like other people have talked about the smell is awful. can you help Thanks

Brenda/ Please fill out information after clicking on “washing machine help” at the top of our smellywasher.com website. This will give us information to send you advice on what to change to make the odor stay away. Also - only extreme situations will see any floating mold in your washer.

I bought your product because I have an 8 year old front loader and I noticed my towels have a smell to them. My washer didn’t have a smell before I used it but now it does. I thought maybe it was working the smell out but after using it 5 times it smells worse every time I try. What do you recommend.

Hi Deb/ You’ve been washing your clothes in a tub of fungus for about 8 years. The mildew odor is transferred from your washer to your towels and clothing. It’s actually a good sign that it smells worse because as the outer layers of fungus buildup dissolve away the inner layers are exposed to air and the washer smells worse! Have you done overnight soaks yet or just let it go through hot cycles? The soaks give smellywasher a chance to dissolve the odor-causing fungus.
Your washer has 8 years of fungus buildup and 5 washes won’t remove it but 5 long soaks will.

For years I complained to my local water company and my water softener company that something HAD to be wrong with the water coming in to the house. My front-loading washer smelled, as well as the towels and athletic clothing. I assured my husband that I was diligently unloading the washer and drying I even took the bottom portion of the washer apart, thinking that maybe the missing hamster would be found :YUCK: I love your product! It took many long soaks to clear up the problem, but well worth it. I just ordered 2 more bottles. I am committed to maintaining the cleanliness and I called my water softener company with accolaides for your product. They hope to be able to supply it soon as many people had the same complaints.

Hi Tracey/ Thanks so much! Would you mind if I put this on my testimonials page? Paul

Where do you sell your products? i live in eagan by the zoo….

Hi Kathryn/ Call your local Ace or Hardware Hank store. Call first because it may be out of stock.

Please tell me where I can purchase this product in Santa Monica. Thanks..

Hi Jill/ Smelly Washer Cleaner is available at Ace Hardware stores nationwide. The SKU number is 1380161. You may want to call first because it seems to sell fast.

My Kenmore Elite Calypso Wash Motion top-loading washer empties when unplugged, shut off, opened, put in pause or allowed to go through the cycle. It simply cannot soak with the cleaner. I filled the washer with buckets of water and added the cleaner as directed but when you fill it like that, it won’t agitate. Only one agitated is me, with my washer. I don’t doubt your product works, but my washer isn’t responding, even after repeated uses. At the rate I’m going, I will use the “year supply” in a matter of weeks.

Jan/
The Whirlpool Calypso is in a “washer world of it’s own”. It’s a fine washer but has had changes made to it. The drain pump, wash plate and drum u-joint have all been improved. Detergent use and non-fabric softener use is utmost with the Calypso because it uses a recirculating chamber designed to save water. Suds cause a residue buildup in the chamber and can cause problems with water flow. It’s important to use a very small amount of HE detergent and no fabric softener. To clean the Calypso: Add 3 towels to the washer while doing a clean to cause the control to add more hot water and allow the washer to complete the cycle. If the washer has a “soak” cycle - use it. If not - use the whites setting.

Is this product safe to use if you have a septic systems?

Your company should contact universities/colleges as most have front loaders & many have mold mildew issues at times,
I advised my son to wash his clothes off campus as front loaders in his dorm full mold mildew smell and rubber gasket and soap dispenser have the issue. I used your product as a preventative measure on my front loader and have always performed cleaning tips.