2006-10-11 06:53:22 · 12 answers · asked by scottishsky288 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
maybe water not draining properly, check plumbing, i had water going in from dishwasher, due to problem plumbing, and although now sorted out, dont use, dishwasher and washing machine at same time.
2006-10-11 06:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by sue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you allow wet washing to sit for a time in a washing machine it will start to gain a musty smell which really is unpleasent.... this could be your problem, so if it is, remove your washing earlier and get it dried in a airy place. If this is not the problem then I think its more than likely that you have a small build up of scum in your pipes, drawer and or rubber seal that could be getting into the water when washing your clothes - a good idea would be to run some soda crystals through the machine on a high temperature cycle..... I do this frequently and never have a problem.
In fact a good idea is that if you add a small amount (a scoop) of soda crystals to every load of washing you do (In addition to your detergent) you will see your washing powder/liquid goes twice as far and you keep any nasty blockages/smells away from the machine - makes you a winner all round really. (Most supermarkets in the UK sell soda crystals for about 60-70p a packet).
2006-10-13 19:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before the next load give your machine an empty cycle wash on hottest temperature.We tend to do alot of washing on a 40,and end up with a build up of scum in the pipes.Give it a go.Even add a large spoon of soda into dispenser to help clean through,but wash out dispenser too..Also pull back rubber seal around drum and clean.I bet thats mucky too.
2006-10-11 09:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by carelander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because you don't put it outside in the fresh air to dry. If you leave it folded for a time after washing (say overnight) it can have an odour of smelly socks when dry. Or you could also try using less washing powder/liquid.
2006-10-11 14:19:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sandee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what has a funny smell after washing?
2006-10-11 06:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by LittleLady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your washing machine should'nt have a funny smell, you could try using fabric softener in your wash or you could try cleaning the filter in your machine. It could be blocked.
2006-10-11 07:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by jules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not totally clean, or it might need fabric softener to give it a fresh smell.
2006-10-11 06:57:23 · answer #7 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one problem could be that your washer is not draining completely, and leaving a sour smell in the washer. This is especially true with a front end loader.
2006-10-11 06:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by DeeDee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means its clean. if you don't like the smell just wear the item for a day, it'll soon be sweaty again!
2006-10-11 06:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
attempt to no longer bypass away the clothing in the washer too long. do away with them suited away to the two a line or the dryer. I additionally opt to bypass away my washer lid open till the wash drys so as that it does not bypass away a cool scent in the washer.
2016-12-08 12:54:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋