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Washing smells funny when it comes out of the machine

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ministryofsleep · 16/08/2009 13:54

It smells like it hasn't rinsed properly and I can't smell the fabric conditioner on the clothes - usually it's a very nice strong smell. The Machine is running properly and there aren't any leaks - anyone have any suggestions?

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TaxiLady · 16/08/2009 13:57

stop washing at 30 and 40 degrees, it encourages all the filth and slime to grow and live in your machine!

and that's where your smell comes from!! bleurgh!!

do a 60degree wash once in a while, or a 90degree with bleach or white vinegar, the latter will freshen the machine and lose the nasty niff! :D

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jackblack · 16/08/2009 14:02

have you checked the powder drawer? sometimes the hole where the conditioner goes gets blocked!
Also, what Taxilady said ... do a 60 degree wash now and then to kill the bugs ... I always do my whites at 60

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TaxiLady · 16/08/2009 14:02

yes...damn the polar bears!

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BadgersArse · 16/08/2009 14:03

LOADs of threads on this with lots of ideas

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ministryofsleep · 16/08/2009 14:08

thanks everyone - had just done a 60degree whites wash followed by a 40degree colours - they both smell a bit dodgy. Have just put the machine on empty with a 90degree wash on though so that might shift the bugs and slime TaxiLady - if I was going to put bleach or white vinegar in to get rid of the smell how much do I need to add?

Thanks everyone for the tips

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TaxiLady · 16/08/2009 14:16

maybe a cupful of vinegar or less of bleach i suppose.....i mostly 60 wash so never get this.

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ministryofsleep · 18/08/2009 09:40

well I did a 90 wash with bleach, then a 90 wash with white vinegar, then a 90 wash with nothing and the problem seems to be solved - thanks everyone for your tips. I have also swapped from liquid to powder so hopefully that should stop it happening again

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purplepeony · 19/08/2009 13:34

won't bleach or vinegar damage any rubber seals etc?
I have this problem too.
I am sure you can buy washing machine freshner, or you can use Calgon and run it through with that, on empty.

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ministryofsleep · 19/08/2009 21:10

don't know if it damaged the seals but a bit late for that now think calgon or washing machine freshener would just mask the smell tbh withoug solving the problem - my washing smells lurvely now