Real bad smelling washing machine?

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Hello about 3/4 months ago i started smelling a really bad smell on my clothes, my washing machine smelt really really bad. I looked on the internet and since i have been doing regular boil  washes, i have scrubbed and soaked the draw, I have cleaned all the seal and drum and got loads of mouldy balls out of there and I even tried vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice. I have also checked my waste pipe and it seems fine and i do have a S bend pipe. 
It has made it a bit better with all the boil washes ECT but still my washing does not smell fresh at all. I was using gels but have changed back to powder and liquid. Its driving me crazy and somtimes have to put my washing threw three times, i really can not afford a new washing machine but i have tried just about everything :/ I even tipped bleach in there the other day because i have just had enough lol.
Thank you if you comment

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Leave the door ajar after each wash as well as using the cleaner recommended by the other answerer.

Erika · Answer

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Real bad smelling washing machine?
Hello about 3/4 months ago i started smelling a really bad smell on my clothes, my washing machine smelt really really bad. I looked on the internet and since i have been doing regular boil  washes, i have scrubbed and soaked the draw, I have cleaned all the seal and drum and got loads of mouldy...

Anonymous · Answer

It sounds like you haven't done the most important thing to help eliminate the odor which is "Clean Out Your Pump".  Most front load washers have an accessible pump with a filter/trap that catches lint, coins, socks and just about anything.  You need to check this regularly and keep it cleaned out. Your owners manual should tell you how to do this procedure.  I wrote an article about this very subject that was published on "Angie's List" and I also posted it on my blog site.  You can find this article by putting this title into a Yahoo Search: "How to Remove Mildew Odor from your Front Load Washer".  If you follow my suggestions from this article, you should get results.  I hope this helps you!
-Bob Meadows/B&D Appliance Repair Service/Palmdale, CA

wise one · Answer

Run your washer on a full cycle with hot water and 2 cups of white vinegar. Also after every wash keep the lid open. This may help with the smell.

Rachael · Answer

There's an advert that's been on that advertises a product called 'Doctor Beckman' it well basically it cleans washing machines, should be what you're looking for :) Here's a link to the site.

http://www.dr-beckmann.co.uk/products/appliance-cleaners/service-it-washing-machine-cleaner/

Anonymous · Answer

it smells because it is full of mould have you tried a 60 degree wash, (no clothes) and a box of washing soda (not the box just the soda)
and yes leave the door ajar after every wash

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