2006-08-27 05:02:42 · 9 answers · asked by coco1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When washer is full with water put 4 tabs of alka-seltzer & 1 cup of vinegar and let it run thru...odor gone & sparkling clean!
2006-08-27 05:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good idea would be to put a box of arm & hammer baking soda by itself in a wash load and run it through the was cycle,before the washer empties to rinse let the water sit in the machine for about a half an hour ,then continue the wash cycle....that should do it ")
2006-08-27 06:29:25 · answer #2 · answered by joann c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the vinegar methods mentioned earlier.... one additional item to check is the liquid clothes softener dispenser. If you use the dispenser then disassemble it and clean it out... depending on how old the washer is and if you've never done this before, you will find a bunch of gunk and slime in it. These are all the solids left from the liquid softeners that just get trapped in the plastic grooves and little nooks and crannys. They build up over time and it's a very good place for mold and mildew to leech onto.
Take a good look at the dispenser and there may be directions on how to dismantle it. Don't force any parts and if you can't figure it out... refer to the service manual.
Good luck
2006-08-27 05:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avoid using Bleach!! if your sewer is on a septic system the bleach may do more harm than good.
Here is what we use when our washer has an odor from washing work clothes.
Run the washer without any clothes or detergent. Next use a gallon of inexpensive white vinegar and then run again at full water level and full cycle.
Good Luck!
2006-08-27 05:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tim Taylor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there are instructions on the tag of the coat, or you got verbal instructions from the sales associate to dry-clean only, then don't stick it in the washing machine. You will ruin the coat. Be safe, and take it to the dry-cleaner. They're usually pretty fast, and you can have your coat back in a day or two. Plus, you might find you get a better clean at the dry-cleaner than in the machine.
2016-03-26 21:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inside your washing machine smells funky probably because of mold or rust that has been accumulating overtime. You can use vinegar, baking soda or some cleaning products to help get rid of the rust, smell and calcium build up at the same time.
A product that I recommend you using is : CLR
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=81915&catid=91423&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=91423&trxp2=81915&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT
"To Clean Tubs, Toilet Bowls, Sinks, Porcelain, Cement, Stucco and Brick:
Mix equal amounts of CLR and warm water. Apply directly to calcium, lime or rust with brush, cloth or sponge. Rinse promptly with cold clean water. If stain does not disappear, use CLR full strength, wipe and rinse promptly."
2006-08-27 07:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a load of plain water with bleach through it. Leave the top open so it can air out to dry. Maybe it is moldy inside and this will eliminate it.
2006-08-27 05:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fill it with hot water... add a whole bottle of bleach. let it run thru a cycle and then run it thru another cycle with just water.
Keep the top open when not in use.
hmmmmmmmm
2006-08-27 05:06:12 · answer #8 · answered by Chris C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just run a load with bleach and hot water.. btw SLAP!
2006-08-27 05:05:23 · answer #9 · answered by NEOTEH 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋