{"id":9543,"date":"2018-07-17T17:20:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T07:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/\/?p=9543"},"modified":"2024-08-19T21:15:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T11:15:32","slug":"why-washing-machine-smells-how-to-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/why-washing-machine-smells-how-to-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Washing Machine Smells and How to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cleaning-washing-machine-with-natural-detergents.jpg\" alt=\"Man pouring baking soda in washing machine to get rid of the bad smell naturally.\" class=\"wp-image-9582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cleaning-washing-machine-with-natural-detergents.jpg 770w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cleaning-washing-machine-with-natural-detergents-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/cleaning-washing-machine-with-natural-detergents-768x349.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ThamKC \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. We take out our laundry after it\u2019s done, expecting the delightful scents of the laundry detergents, but instead, we\u2019re hit with a musky odour that is disgusting the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly can be the cause of the problem?&nbsp;Well, smelly clothes after washing can be due to numerous reasons. In this post, we&#8217;ll take a look at <strong>what&#8217;s causing the bad odour in your washing machine, how to get rid of it and how to keep it from coming back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why_does_your_washing_machine_smell_bad\">Why does your washing machine smell bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that your clothes only smell after washing them in the washing machine, then the problem is coming from there. So below we present to you<strong> some of the most common reasons why a washing machine may stink:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hard water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the place where you live has hard water, it could lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Limescale\">limescale build-up<\/a>. This, on the other hand, causes blockages in the appliance and the accumulation of substantial amounts of soap scum. While there isn\u2019t anything you can do about the hard water, you can still run an empty cleaning cycle with hot water to tackle the limescale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bacteria build-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soap scum accumulates in the washing machine, it creates the perfect environment for bacteria and bad smell to develop. This usually happens in dark and moist places like the drum, but <strong>bacteria and mould could easily thrive in the rubber door seal and even the detergent drawer<\/strong> compartments. So, always pay attention to these high-risk areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The clothing itself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned before, the clothes material or condition could also contribute to the unpleasant smell in the washing machine. If the smelly clothes are your gym gear or generally garments that you\u2019re sweating regularly in, don\u2019t go overboard with the detergent just to clean them better. This is how soap scum is built and there won\u2019t be much difference in the results. Instead, consider washing them more frequently and by hand, which can even help preserve the more delicate materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Need a regular cleaner?<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Relax while the professionals take care of the laundry and any other house chores.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-category=\"7\"\/>\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled\/>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__img\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/cleaner.png\" alt=\"Need a regular cleaner?\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget__img -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.card-widget card-widget--obf-form -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_clean_your_smelly_washing_machine\">How to clean your smelly washing machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, washing machines can be cleaned easily. Both front-loading and top-loading washing machines can be cleaned in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference is that when you have a top-loading washing machine, you need to set it to a full-load warm water cycle. For front-loading machines, a medium warm water cycle would be sufficient as the drum is a bit smaller than those of the previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supplies needed for getting rid of the washing machine smell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>2 cups of <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/cleaning-vinegar-vs-normal-vinegar-whats-the-difference\/\">white vinegar<\/a> or fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>4 tbs of baking soda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>1\/4 cup of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<p><strong>Step-by-step washing machine cleaning process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Option 1:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the baking soda and water to the laundry compartment of your washing machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the vinegar into the washing drum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch an <em>empty<\/em> warm water cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the door open, so the drum can fully dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the machine to do the work for you. The combination of vinegar and baking soda will break up all grime build-ups, as well as remove the bad smell. <strong>The white vinegar is very effective for cleaning mould naturally from the washing machine, <a title=\"How to effectively clean bathroom tiles\" href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-bathroom-tiles\/\">bathroom tiles<\/a> and various other places, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Option 2:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare 2 cups of fresh lemon juice (no artificial products).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the liquid into the drum of your washing machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run an empty warm water cycle for proper disinfection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the appliance to dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After the washing cycle is completed, clean the door inside out. Deposits often build upon the door resulting in a smell emanating from the washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note \">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/regular-domestic-cleaning\/\">Clean thoroughly<\/a> the slimy build up in the detergent container. Moisture often remains inside it for days, thus creating the smell of stale water. This would later transfer to your clothes.<\/p>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-kitchen-sink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Clean and Maintain the Kitchen Sink: A Step-By-Step Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/clean_kitchen_sink_featured-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to clean a kitchen sink\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Happy,Young,Woman,Cleaning,Kitchen,Sink,With,Sponge,And,Spray\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-kitchen-sink\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Clean and Maintain the Kitchen Sink: A Step-By-Step Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Clean and Maintain the Kitchen Sink: A Step-By-Step Guide\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_fight_and_prevent_limescale_buildup_in_washing_machines\">How to fight and prevent limescale buildup in washing machines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fighting limescale deposits happens in two ways. You can always go with the safe method and use a specialised product. If you don\u2019t mind adding harsher detergents you may be able to see results immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that some detergents have to be used multiple times before any effect can be seen. <strong>An empty cycle with vinegar and lemon is a good natural solution against the build-ups, too<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to fight limescale formations in your washing machine is by adding natural ingredients to \u2018soften\u2019 the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-washing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Clean a Washing Machine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cleaning-washing-machine-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Clean a Washing Machine - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Clean a Washing Machine &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--\">Cleaning Guides<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-clean-washing-machine\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Clean a Washing Machine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Clean a Washing Machine\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_keep_the_bad_washing_machine_smell_away\">How to keep the bad washing machine smell away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is one secret to stopping the bad odour from coming back and making sure that your machine works well in the future \u2013 maintaining the appliance correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to keep your washing machine in top condition and avoid odour build-up, make sure to <strong>perform a cleaning cycle every two to three weeks<\/strong>, depending on usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember to always leave the door of your machine open, so the drum can dry completely. You can do the same with the detergent drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"cta-info-box__image col-auto d-flex align-items-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/appIcons\/AppIcon76x76.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-info-box__body col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>When was the last time you had your washing machine checked?<\/strong> The technicians can inspect and fix any problems with your appliance!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box__body -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.row -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.cta-info-box -->\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there. We take out our laundry after it\u2019s done, expecting the delightful scents of the laundry detergents, but instead, we\u2019re hit with a musky odour that is disgusting the least. But what exactly can be the cause of the problem?&nbsp;Well, smelly clothes after washing can be due to numerous reasons. 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