Smell inside drum of washing machine - how to get rid??!!

[andyrobo237]

The inside of my washing machine is smelling. It smells damp and musty - I have done an empty wash with powder in, and cleaned the seal around the door, but is still pongs!

Any bright ideas from the wiser MNers?? It is only 2 years old!

[throckenholt]

do a very hot quick wash with nothing in - put vinegar in the conditioner bit.

That should help.

[andyrobo237]

Right - doing that now! Will report back later!

[toodles]

Also after a wash leave the door open, don't close it until the next time you wash. This worked for my machine.

[jumpingbeans]

Do you close the door inbetween washes, if so leave it open to dry out.

[jumpingbeans]

Great minds think alike

[andyrobo237]

I do generaly keep the dor open, but have to shut it sometimes to sop my 16 mo from trapping his fingers in it - he thinks it is another toy for him to mess with!

[rowingboat]

Mine (washing machine) gets a bit whiffy and I did a 90 degree wash with only soda crystals and cleaned the seal with miltons. Oh and cleaned the powder drawer and compartment with a toothbrush.
I think you have to do it once a month to keep it really smell free.
Mine looks a bit yuck at the moment, so better take my own advice soon. [bleuch face]

[DaisySteiner]

I tried lots of things with my stinky drum - the only thing that worked was physically scrubbing the seal out. It made a big difference.

[madamez]

OK what do I clean mine with? It has all grolly spots on. And BTW I am a bit bothered about the rubber ring which looks unwell - can you buy new ones?

I did not have a built in washing machine before so I do not really understand them, and I keep the door closed on the whole to stop DS swinging on it.

[cremolafoam]

you can get stuff in asda for that.its washing machine cleaner

[cremolafoam]

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[cremolafoam]

sorry

[rowingboat]

You can get the seal replaced, but it's a bit expensive - my old washer started to leak and I think I paid around 70 quids to have the seal replaced.
If the door is closed, I should think you will find spots and stuff unavoidable, a bit like a switched-off fridge. Tricky one though, if you don't want the door broken by the tiny one.
Not sure about cleaning rubber successfully, I wonder if lemon would work??? [thoughtful face]