Comments on: How to Get Rid of Washing Machine Odors http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:08:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Kerrie http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/comment-page-1/#comment-49447 Kerrie Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:41:04 +0000 http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/#comment-49447 I always keep the lid open when not in use, however one day my washing machine too started to smell quite musty and I couldn't figure it out. I tried the following: - I ran a full load on hot with vinegar, then another with baking soda, then another with bleach - these didn't help - I then tried 'Tide Washing Machine Cleaner' - this only seemed to mask the odour, and the product itself was offensive and stunk up our entire house for well over a week until I did the next three things 1. I replaced the drain hose since it was coated with grunge 2. I ran Zep drain cleaner down the drain pipe, twice 3. I loaded the washer on the largest load with hot water and 2 cups of lemon juice. I left the lid open to stop the cycle and let it sit for hours. I then scrubbed the inside of the tub with a wash cloth back and forth hoping to remove any residue. - With that, it seems to have taken care of both my musty smell and the Tide cleaner smell. So.... I suggest looking at the drain pipe (we're going to start replacing ours every few years), and then lemon juice seemed to work best. I hope at least some of this may help you out! I always keep the lid open when not in use, however one day my washing machine too started to smell quite musty and I couldn’t figure it out.
I tried the following:
- I ran a full load on hot with vinegar, then another with baking soda, then another with bleach – these didn’t help
- I then tried ‘Tide Washing Machine Cleaner’ – this only seemed to mask the odour, and the product itself was offensive and stunk up our entire house for well over a week until I did the next three things
1. I replaced the drain hose since it was coated with grunge
2. I ran Zep drain cleaner down the drain pipe, twice
3. I loaded the washer on the largest load with hot water and 2 cups of lemon juice. I left the lid open to stop the cycle and let it sit for hours. I then scrubbed the inside of the tub with a wash cloth back and forth hoping to remove any residue.
- With that, it seems to have taken care of both my musty smell and the Tide cleaner smell.

So…. I suggest looking at the drain pipe (we’re going to start replacing ours every few years), and then lemon juice seemed to work best.

I hope at least some of this may help you out!

]]> By: Rob http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/comment-page-1/#comment-47841 Rob Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:57:28 +0000 http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/#comment-47841 Can anyone assist me in removing an odor from my washing machine. it smells like wet grass inside it. Can anyone assist me in removing an odor from my washing machine. it smells like wet grass inside it.

]]> By: Sonja Darte' http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/comment-page-1/#comment-45726 Sonja Darte' Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:13:39 +0000 http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-washing-machine-odors/#comment-45726 I have an old front loading washing machine. The rubber seal collects water and after time, builds up a horrible musty, moldy odor. I spray What Odor? inside the seal and sometimes add it to my laundry cycle to get rid of the smell. Its the greatest product on the market for eliminating odor!! I have an old front loading washing machine. The rubber seal collects water and after time, builds up a horrible musty, moldy odor. I spray What Odor? inside the seal and sometimes add it to my laundry cycle to get rid of the smell.

Its the greatest product on the market for eliminating odor!!

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