How to Get Rid of Washing Machine Odor
December 26, 2019 | Blog, Odorklenz laundry, Remove mildew smell, Uncategorized
My Washing Machine Stinks!

Why is My Washing Machine Smelling?
Washing machines are a likely place for odors to accumulate due to its moist, humid environment that is susceptible to accumulating and developing odors from bacteria, mold, and body soil/scum. As you use your washing machine it will increase the chances for these odors to buildup in the washer, especially when soap scum and body oils gather in the washer and when this mixes with residual moisture and humidity in the machine it will further exacerbate these aromas and create the unwanted odors in the appliance. In a washing machine, the most likely places for the soap scum, dirt, body oil and hair to get stuck and trapped in will include the seals, gaskets, and dispensers. The concept of a washing machine is that it is an appliance that is designed to clean clothing, linens, and other fabrics with ease and convenience. Thus, that is why many people neglect to provide proper attention and cleaning inside these “cleaning” machines. However, washing machines too need to be cleaned to ensure that odors do not build up inside the washing basin, along with minimizing laundry detergent accumulations within the machine.Common Washing Machine Smells
Does your washing machine smells?The inside of your washing machine will contain an amalgam of conditions within its confined space – including water/moisture, heat/humidity, and the accumulation of body soil and laundry products within the basin and rubber seals. When you combine these three environment conditions present in the washing machine this will ultimately lead to the progression of mold, mildew, and even bacteria development. Mold, mildew and bacteria will all contribute to the overall odor emitted from the washing machine and if any/or all of these funguses and bacteria begin to grow it can wreak havoc on the smell of your washing machine. Below we are going to discuss the effects that mold, mildew, and bacteria have on the odors within your washing machine and how they develop in this appliance.-
Mold & Mildew: This potentially hazardous fungus growth can blossom and grow in a washing machine and lead to a compromising environment that will spread throughout your laundry room and to other places in your home over time. Front load washing machines, in particular, are likely to experience mold growth due to its ability to trap water within the airtight rubber gasket seal of the door. This rubber seal will trap moisture in the machine and will ultimately provide the perfect nooks and crannies for mold and mildew to grow in the washing machine. Initially, in this machine the moisture and humidity will grow into mildew which overtime will progress and form into mold that will produce an odorous smell in the washing machine – and this will eventually spread onto your clean clothing!
- Bacteria: Have you recently purchased a new, energy-efficient washing machine for your home? If so, then you may be in for a bacteria problem in your washing machine. Experts have found that these new, efficient washing machine can be a haven for bacteria because they wash clothes at lower temperatures. Additionally, front-load washing machines that contain the rubber seal around the door have been found to grow bacteria, which will then spread during the unheated rinse cycle.
Why Do My Clothes Smell After Washing?
Nothing beats the smell of fresh laundry coming out of the dryer and ready for wear. However, when this fresh laundry smell is not what comes out of your washing machine than you can be sure that something within your washer is the culprit that is impacting the smell on your fabrics. Giving your washing machine the proper cleaning is important and it will help to remove those pungent odors stuck within the machine that are spreading onto your clothes. The best way to accomplish this cleaning of your washing machine is to use specific products that work as a deodorizer to rid and remove odors like mildew, mold, and bacteria that are harbored within the basin and rubber seals of the washing machine. Below we are going to learn more about the different deodorization methods for washing your washing machine and removing those foul odors from within this appliance.Deodorize Washing Machine
When it comes to deodorizing surfaces and items in a home, the three big go-to products to use will include baking soda, vinegar, and bleach. Similar to any other household surface or product that needs to be deodorized, washing machines are no different and these three deodorizing products will be the most likely used to help to deodorize washing machine odor removal. However, do these deodorizing products really work when placed in your washing machine to combat mildew, mold, and bacteria odors? We are going to discuss the different methods and how effectively they will work to eradicate washing machine odors.1. Clean Washing Machine with Vinegar

2. Baking Soda Washing Machine Deodorizer

3. OdorKlenz Washing Machine Deodorizer

Washing Machine Deodorizer
$9.99
✓ Made of Safe, Natural earth minerals that provide a complete odor elimination on fabrics
✓ Fast acting, without the use of masking agents or fragrances
✓ Safe to use on all washing machine types include HE washers
✓ Can be used in a regular, normal agitation, and warm water empty cycle