bluearsedfly on "Smelly washing - Water softener?"
And started using a biological liquid instead of non- biosmells were then goneShe may be right after all.
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Chuck a dishwasher tablet in and run the machine empty at max temp.
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When I wash towels (though this isn't every week) I put them through at 75. Door gets left open so inside should dry out. Seals are clean. We're using non bio powder at the moment or Persil 'small and...
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Add a heap of cat litter to every wash.
View ArticleOrange Crush on "Smelly washing - Water softener?"
You can find lots of info on the web about mould growing on the drum - it does not take long to build up. Solution is much as above but worth reading the detail. It took several goes to get rid of the...
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Occasional bio wash. Having said that, old cotton clothes do degrade and rot over time anyway.
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Run the machine empty on the hottest available wash, with detergent and some supermarket own brand thin bleach (i.e. stuff without foaming agents). That should kill off any bacteria in the drum.
View Articleteasel on "Smelly washing - Water softener?"
If you manage to clean the machine stop using softener. I believe it only makes the clothes anti static or something but adds considerably to the stench of most machines.Worth wiping the tray and door...
View ArticleChuck Morris on "Smelly washing - Water softener?"
I had this issue. Bought some Lenor Unstoppables. Poor a small tub into the wash and your clothes smell amazing.Will try using bio though.
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Do a boil wash empty with a powder detergent to scour and clean out the interior of the machine at regular intervals.This. Our machine needs doing every couple of months or it starts going manky.
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No need to do that hot wash empty; throw in the bedsheets and give them a good blitz.The advice to leave the door open is good as well; we wedge ours open with the detergent dispenser cup thingy stuck...
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andyl on "Smelly washing - Water softener?"
Add a heap of cat litter to every washNew or used? We use the detol stuff instead of napisan. works well on stinky stuff covered in sheep poo, gym clothes and dog beds etc
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Add a heap of cat litter to every wash.That's the most bizarre advice. Catsan (recycled sand and lime) Silica gel based? Wood or paper pellet style?What's it meant to do? I can't see any of them doing...
View Articlethisisnotaspoon on "Smelly washing - Water softener?"
On a different tangent.Ours has a really strong smell when you open the door, not quite solvent/white spirit but allong those lines. Definately not a mouldy smell.Only noticed it in the last few...
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Check your machine waste pipe, the angle it connects into the sink waste pipe too. I did my plumbing and the sink waste pipe could flow into the machine in tiny amounts
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I've had this problem with cotton T shirts, Fleeces etc. Tried everything, even moving house and using a new washing machine. Using Ecover non Bio which has a neutral smell. Tried some Fairy I found at...
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In addition- wash your muddy clothing less (shorts to be honest). Shake it well before, rinse then put in the machine. Never just chuck in especially over autumn/spring. Alot of grit, sheep poo and...
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I think I've found the problem. Washing machine has a 40 Eco programme as standard. It seems that's not actually a 40C programme - it might reach 40 briefly but is probably closer to 30C. A wash that...
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Check your machine waste pipe, the angle it connects into the sink waste pipe too. I did my plumbing and the sink waste pipe could flow into the machine in tiny amounts +1 for this, I was getting some...
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