NickS Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 We have a washer dryer that is decidedly whiffy in a mouldy sort of way. The waste pipe isn't blocked and in all other respects it is fine. Any advice about how to give it a good freshen up? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Run it on a empty boil wash with no detergent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Has the door seal got moldy patches on it and do you leave the door open and the tray when not in use,the mrs found it helps with the smell and saves me buying another. Check the door seal for small sock etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 You'd be surprised how much gunge you can find in the door seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Another thing to check is the pump,mine had a collection of nails screws washers and some money in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Boil wash then leave the door ajar between using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 dr venkman washing machine cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Did you buy it off Keith Vaz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Keep the door seal clean and always leave the door open when not in use. We also run it once a month empty on a boil Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Clean the soap drawer, bio degradable detergent is basically food for all types of bacteria now days, clean the draw and rod out the back of the tray holder with a flexible brush, be prepared to be disgusted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Run it with bleach on a hot wash then run a white lod on normal settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 wash your under crackers every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Clean the soap drawer, bio degradable detergent is basically food for all types of bacteria now days, clean the draw and rod out the back of the tray holder with a flexible brush, be prepared to be disgusted... Too right, if left a while the build up of black gunge, akin to mildew is pretty awful. The low temperature washes don't help either. I run an empty (of laundry) cycle now & then, with the proprietary products intended to clean and descale a machine, but the above advice is spot on in addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Clean out the filter at the front too. They can hum like a tramps kacks. Edited September 12, 2016 by Duckandswing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 They do say that a lot of this problem is down to the modern fashion for washing at low temps 40c I always leave the door open I find the same thing with my dish washer as it does not get used that much I always leave the door unlatched so that the air can get in it works for me. Having said that some years ago I was given a s/h washing machine it worked a treat but when left for a day or two it smelt bloody terrible I tried everything but nothing worked so in the end I got rid of it and got a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Cup of soda crystals and a boil cycle should help it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Boil wash with white vinegar Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Cup of soda crystals and a boil cycle should help it out! Wot he said...works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayduster Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Tell her to have a shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Plastic outer drums let bacteria grow on them, was never a problem with the old stainless ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 To clean the drum, remove smells and flush away bacteria add 300g of Soda Crystals to the drum on an empty cycle and run on the longest hottest wash. Once the cycle is complete, add 500ml of White Vinegar to the drum, and run another empty cycle on the longest hottest wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted September 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions - both helpful and PW standard! The drum, detergent drawer and seals are clean and I have got hold of some pretty heavy-duty washing machine cleaning powder so will try that on a very hot wash. Leaving the door open is a PITA as it is built in with a unit door that covers it. I never have been a fan of built-in appliances since they cost a lot more to buy and a pain when they go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions - both helpful and PW standard! The drum, detergent drawer and seals are clean and I have got hold of some pretty heavy-duty washing machine cleaning powder so will try that on a very hot wash. Leaving the door open is a PITA as it is built in with a unit door that covers it. I never have been a fan of built-in appliances since they cost a lot more to buy and a pain when they go wrong. When my sister had her kitchen designed, I asked the designer to fashion a unit with removable plinth, to allow her to use a standard washer! The plinth can be removed, to draw the washer forward, incase of repair, replacement! I did the same for my fridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 My mate, who was a domestic appliance engineer for most of his working life, swears by a good handful of Swarfega in an empty machine, on a boil wash. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Hot wash with a dishwasher tablet in the drum will remove all the gunk etc on the inside of the outer drum where the bacteria breed. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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