How can I clean odors out of a front loading washer?

Perla Esguerra
by Perla Esguerra
  7 answers
  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 09, 2019

    White cleaning vinegar, wipe down all gaskets. Run a cleaning cycle with bleach then another hot water cleaning cycle. In the future, leave the washer open to help reduce the possibility of odor.

  • Maura White Maura White on Dec 09, 2019

    Try Tide Washing Machine Cleaner: https://amzn.to/355LFZh

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Dec 09, 2019

    I would run a short cycle (empty) using white vinegar instead of laundry detergent.

  • Pamela Pamela on Dec 09, 2019

    Hi ! You can use white vinegar and baking soda of a washing machine cleaner called afresh . You might have to repeat the process a couple of times . Also leave the door open slightly when not in use ...I know it doesn't look as neat , when the door is open , but it will keep the bad odor from coming back .

  • 17335038 17335038 on Dec 09, 2019

    Yes, clean the rubber inside the door.

    Often there can be accumulation of lint, hair, and threads, in between the rubber folds, which if not cleaned out, can begin to smell.


    Also, leaving the door open so the inside of the washer can dry out when not being used, can help prevent bad smells.

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Dec 09, 2019

    Is it an HE washer? My HE top load washer recommends tub cleaning with a commercial product ——two I know of are affresh and a TIDE tub disinfectant product which supposedly helps to clean all the areas in the washer that tend to store residue/water in the high-efficiency design



    https://www.affresh.com/

  • Hi Perla - This is a great step-by step article on how to clean your washing machine and get the stinky smells out - regardless of whether it's HE, top or front loading. Hope this helps and happy laundry day! Hugs, Holly

    https://pinkfortitude.com/clean-your-washing-machine/

    PS - We have a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. You can download it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank#GreenClean