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kathyquilts
Farmgirl in Training
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Kathy
O'Donnell
tx
USA
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 Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 8:40:15 PM
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Any clue how to get the musty smell out of a front loading washing machine? Love the big capacity,, just hate the smell. HELP!
God BLESS America!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Sep 09 2009 : 11:41:02 PM
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Yup, the door cracked is the best advice AFTER an extra rinse cycle and wiping it down :)
We have always have had front loaders, there are hardly any top loaders here. Never had a problem but then again I always leave the door open just an inch or so
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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Sara317
Farmgirl in Training
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Sara
Munroe Falls
Ohio
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Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 08:09:09 AM
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| Great post. I have a top loader and have even bought a Tide product to "clean the washing machine". Mine smells like cat urine but the clothes don't. I thought maybe I was losing my mind!!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Sara317
Farmgirl in Training
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Sara
Munroe Falls
Ohio
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Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 08:51:34 AM
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| Well, this is going to be one area now that the lid is UP is the rule!!! |
Edited by - Sara317 on Sep 10 2009 08:51:58 AM |
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kathyquilts
Farmgirl in Training
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Kathy
O'Donnell
tx
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 7:56:46 PM
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Thank you for all of the help. Will definitely give it a try. Can't stand the nasty smell anymore. :0)
God BLESS America!! |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 9:03:09 PM
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I just run a bleach load and it goes away. Also never shut the door when not in use. It can get funky!
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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horsegirl
Farmgirl in Training
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Lara
Kalispell
MT
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 12:25:41 PM
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Here's another suggestion-hydrogen peroxide. I have run the tub clean cycle and used hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach. I have used vinegar as well, but I like the peroxide better. It seems to kill any mold or bacteria in there. I also try to use Borax with every load.
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 2:12:54 PM
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Leave the door open til it dries. I found that works well.
Laurie
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2009 : 5:06:23 PM
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Yeap,
I leave the door open.
No smell.
Karen
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl
498 Posts
Pam
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Oct 07 2009 : 8:45:15 PM
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Randomness: I wish the people in my apartment building would leave the lid up on the washer. It smells so nasty when they leave it down. And since I'm right across the hall, everytime I come home, I always check it to make sure it's up (unless there are clothes in it). At work, we have a front loading one & I always leave it open at the end of the day. I only switch laundry, I have never used it, but I would think they wipe it down at least once a day, considering how many loads go through in a day.
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Zereen
Farmgirl in Training
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Kimberly
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 12:54:29 PM
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If u clean your washer you should use something environmentally safe and running another rise cycle in my opinion is a wast. I agree with Alee, but baking soda might work also. O yes and vinegar wont make your next load of clothes smell if u just wipe down like Alee said. My cat had a bladder problem and started to pee on everything before she died so I used the vinegar in the wash to get the stain and smell out. It worked perfect and never reeked of vinegar. lol I would pour a half gallon bottle of vinegar in the washer :/
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