When the machine is new, the clothes are clean, fresh, and have a long-lasting scent, but as time passes, an unpleasant odor develops inside the tank. There wouldn’t be such a problem if the odor didn’t transfer to the laundry. There are several ways you can remove the smell inside the washing machine.
1. Select a program that uses hot water
It is true that detergent companies have developed products to clean clothes at low temperatures, but the constant use of these programs leads to bacterial growth inside the washing machine.
The odor inside the washer is caused by bacteria. To kill bacteria inside clothes that can handle hot water, you should use the highest temperature program.
2. Always keep the door open
You should leave the washing machine door open after each wash to prevent unpleasant odors from accumulating.
3. Use less balm
The balm is ideal for scenting laundry items, but, used regularly, will leave residues that favor bad odors. The more often you use conditioner, the more likely it is that you’ll have unpleasant odors.
4. Clean the detergent and fabric softener compartments
It’s a good idea to remove the detergent and conditioner compartment and wash it with hot water once a month. No matter how careful you are when pouring detergent into the compartment, there will always be some spills in adjacent compartments. The residues of detergent and conditioner emit unpleasant smells, so you should wash the compartment regularly.
5. Clean the washing machine with baking soda
Once a month, it’s better to use a special treatment to clean the washing machine. Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the detergent compartment and set the temperature to the highest setting without placing any clothes inside. Let the program run because baking soda destroys bacteria.
