When your washing machine has an unpleasant odour rather than having a clean and comforting aroma, then it is worth investigating this issue. Many people believe that their washer is defective when it begins emitting a bad odour. Well, we can assure you that it’s normal and it just needs some tender loving care.
With just a few simple steps, you can easily eliminate the mildewy, musty, sour-scented odour from your washing machine. Although it’s essential for you to know the reason why a washer smells and the things you need to do to prevent this from happening.
What gives a washer unpleasant odours?
There are two types of washers: front and top loaders, and it’s known that front loaders are more efficient. In fact, this type of washer uses less water because its drum rotates on a horizontal axis, and the clothes tumble through the water.
However, many homeowners use different softeners and soaps, which may affect the drum in the long run. There may be a build-up of debris, dirt, and soap scum if left unchecked. As time goes by, it could even lead to bacteria, mould, and mildew.
That is why it is important to maintain your washer properly, as the rubber door gasket keeps water from leaking out, so the source of the smell will be trapped under the gasket. It is essential to clean it out, or your washer will always have that foul odour.
How to get rid of that smell
There are various methods that you can use to get rid of that smell and here are some of our tips:
- Use baking soda
We recommend that you use a gentler solution than bleach, so it’s better to use baking soda because it can help deal with those excess soap inside your washer’s detergent container. Try mixing
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