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Smelly washing machine!!

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TrendyNannie6 Tue 04-Aug-20 09:47:59

Persil

TrendyNannie6 Tue 04-Aug-20 09:47:11

Can be a real common problem this happened to me with my last washing machine exactly same age as yours, do you leave the door ajar after washing, I never did, I have new washing machine now after each wash I dry the drum leave door open and dry inside the soap dispenser leave that open only an inch too, I had discovered black marks inside the rim of the seal even though I used to clean inside, it just had an awful smell all the time, despite using well known washing products on the hottest temp to clean, I use Persia powder now rather than the liquids, but was told sometimes the powder won’t dissolve properly, it should do as use it on hot wash, but I do wonder if using some of the thicker fabric conditioners don’t help

Dibbydod Tue 04-Aug-20 09:43:18

May I suggest it should be white vinegar with Baking Soda ...not Soda Crystals ...........on hot wash of about 50 degrees .....

Charleygirl5 Tue 04-Aug-20 09:38:27

There was a very recent thread on this subject- maybe somebody else came up with a good idea.

Shinamae Tue 04-Aug-20 09:35:49

My washing machine is about four years old I regularly (every three months)run a 90degree wash,on empty except for Half a packet of soda crystals and half a bottle of white vinegar, I actually did this last night it runs for about three hours!! However on opening the washing machine door this morning it still smells,I don’t know what to do any suggestions please?