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Musty washing machine

6 replies

saysap · 03/07/2014 21:38

My washing machine has started to smell a bit musty, I've just done a service wash and given it a good clean but it hasn't made any difference. I always leave the door open when not in use and remove washing almost straight away.
Any tips or ideas to get rid of the smell?

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CMOTDibbler · 03/07/2014 21:39

Have you cleaned out the filter?

saysap · 03/07/2014 21:42

No that didn't even cross my mind. Thank-you I will try that Smile

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CMOTDibbler · 03/07/2014 22:10

Oh, and if you use washing liquid, since I've changed to powder its been loads better. But at first it took a good 3 95' washes with dishwasher tablets in the drum to dissolve all the built up gunk

BlueChampagne · 04/07/2014 12:14

Do you also leave the washing powder drawer open to dry out? Mine gets a bit whiffy if I forget to do that.

Iconfuseus · 04/07/2014 20:42

I bought something from the supermarket that you use to clean the washing machine with. It was a one use sort of thing. It worked quiet well and my machine smelt nice afterwards.

saysap · 04/07/2014 22:22

Thanks all!

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