Washing machine smell - advice please....
14 September 2006, 03:30 AM
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Washing machine smell - advice please....
Having washed my dogs beds a few times in the machine, I'm struggling to get the "dog smell" out of it. I've never had a problem like this before with my previous dogs. No matter how much washing liquid and softener I put in, there is a faint stale smell to the washing, which I can't have! 
I've run it empty with loads of detergent, and have put several old towels through but smell won't budge..............
Ideas please..........
I've run it empty with loads of detergent, and have put several old towels through but smell won't budge..............
Ideas please..........
14 September 2006, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000TLondon
Having washed my dogs beds a few times in the machine, I'm struggling to get the "dog smell" out of it. I've never had a problem like this before with my previous dogs. No matter how much washing liquid and softener I put in, there is a faint stale smell to the washing, which I can't have!
I've run it empty with loads of detergent, and have put several old towels through but smell won't budge..............
Ideas please..........
I've run it empty with loads of detergent, and have put several old towels through but smell won't budge..............
Ideas please..........
The answer could be to run a boil wash with tablets or powder...... So for future reference, everyone! 
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Originally Posted by marky1
Sounds kind of obvious I know, but leave the door open while not in use for a few weeks - might sort it.
14 September 2006, 12:18 PM
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We do that, leave the washing machine door ajar whilst not in use to let it breath... Seems to work for us as it started to smell before begining to leave the door open.
14 September 2006, 12:42 PM
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S'true! I've seen it written in 3 "Household Hints" books and it's even appeared on those cleaner people's programme....How Clean is Your Home / House.
They use vinegar for pretty much anything...including the removal of limescale.
They use vinegar for pretty much anything...including the removal of limescale.
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It wasn't that bit i was surprised about, it was the YOU posting it bit!! Then i realised you've not been as much of a stranger here as i thought.
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