How can I remove odors from my front loading washing machine?
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I have begun leaving the door open in an effort to air the machine out after washes. It doesn't seem to help at all. I do my best to keep it clean and dry. However, there is evidently something in there that airing out doesn't cure.
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You need to clean all the gaskets completely using white vinegar. You might even need to clean around the drum. Run a cleaning cycle with bleach then a second with nothing in the machine. continue to leave open for air drying as much as possible.
I add 1 cup vinegar in the rinse dispenser every now and then and I keep the washing machine lid proped up with a short roll of tightly rolled newspaper (taped) which holds the lid up about 3 inches. I have no oder problems. I did this from the start when I got my new washer. If your machine is older you may need to do what Kathy Law suggested (above) before you do what I suggested.
To eliminate smells, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda inside the drum. Add a cup of white vinegar into the detergent dispenser. Press start to run the washer empty on the hot water setting.
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https://pinkfortitude.com/clean-your-washing-machine/
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