Dirty or moldy washing machine? There are a few easy ways to get your clothes and washing machine smelling fresh and clean ...

So it will smell bad if not cleaned periodically ... extra-long cycle (or a self-clean cycle if your washer has this function). Wipe the drum and door gasket with a dry cloth after each wash ...

Additionally, because the bacteria that can live in the built-up limescale have a foul odor, limescale may be the reason your washing machine smells bad. If you have hard water and persistent ...

But these temporary fixes won’t make anything better for the long haul—they’ll only layer another smell on top of the nasty ...

Mary Beth Quirk, CR’s shopping editor, loves Persil and says people have commented on her clothes ... and other organic materials can lead to washer mold, too. Cleaning out your pockets before ...

If your washing machine is emitting a foul smell and the seal is riddled with ... After weeks of my washing smelling strange, I realised a lingering bad odour was coming from the drum and decided ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing ... which can lead to built-up bacteria and a bad smell. Leaving the washing machine door open helps ventilate the area and prevents mold from ...