Cleaning a washing machine

heth · 26-07-2011, 19:08

Hiya,

Just a question about washing machines and how do you go about cleaning them.

Our clothes are coming out clean but when the towels are getting wet after baths or even washing hands there seems to be a weird smell on them, like a dirty water smell if that makes sense.

Our clothes seem ok but I am just wondering whether our washer needs a "clean"?
I have put it on a empty wash to try and clear the pipes but it hasnt seemed to work.
I havent changed our washing powder or conditioner recently so cant be this.
When the washer is finished the conditioner compartment has been flushed through but it seems to be leaving water in there.

Any Suggestions?

Thank You.

walkinman221 · 26-07-2011, 19:12

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Originally Posted by heth

Hiya,

Just a question about washing machines and how do you go about cleaning them.

Our clothes are coming out clean but when the towels are getting wet after baths or even washing hands there seems to be a weird smell on them, like a dirty water smell if that makes sense.

Our clothes seem ok but I am just wondering whether our washer needs a "clean"?
I have put it on a empty wash to try and clear the pipes but it hasnt seemed to work.
I havent changed our washing powder or conditioner recently so cant be this.
When the washer is finished the conditioner compartment has been flushed through but it seems to be leaving water in there.

Any Suggestions?

Thank You.

Try this heth
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Margaret Pilkington · 26-07-2011, 19:19

Aldi are selling washing machine cleaner........Dr Beckmans.....£2.99.

heth · 26-07-2011, 19:47

Thanks Dave & Marg.
Will have a look at Aldi tomorrow as it is cheaper than the one you put on Dave but if that doesnt work then will try the more expensive one!

Have you tried washer cleaner's in the past? Do they work?

Margaret Pilkington · 26-07-2011, 19:52

You are welcome Heth.

wallop79 · 26-07-2011, 21:16

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Originally Posted by heth

Thanks Dave & Marg.
Will have a look at Aldi tomorrow as it is cheaper than the one you put on Dave but if that doesnt work then will try the more expensive one!

Have you tried washer cleaner's in the past? Do they work?

Iv tried dr beckmann as its my mch that smells, but doesnt affect the clothes, but cant say it helped, I searched net & tried soda crystals on very hot wash, that didnt work either, iv now given up bothering, hope it works for you though

Margaret Pilkington · 26-07-2011, 21:20

another remedy is Bi-carb Soda in the final rinse water.

heth · 26-07-2011, 21:23

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Originally Posted by wallop79

Iv tried dr beckmann as its my mch that smells, but doesnt affect the clothes, but cant say it helped, I searched net & tried soda crystals on very hot wash, that didnt work either, iv now given up bothering, hope it works for you though

Cheers Wallop, will give it a go and see what happens.
Like I say its only when the towels get damp that I notice the smell which is weird my clothes are fine.

Got some soda crystals at home so may try that aswell.

heth · 26-07-2011, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

another remedy is Bi-carb Soda in the final rinse water.

Ohhh will try that one.
Thank You, I am learning alot tonight!

Margaret Pilkington · 26-07-2011, 21:27

Bi carb is excellent for getting shut of nasty niffs.......removes odours from fridges, and if you have a pet that has an accident on the carpet........wash the area with a solution of bi-carb and the pong is gone.
Just wondering......nah, it would never work!

heth · 26-07-2011, 21:29

You know I were thinking the same!!!

Think the "job" your talking about is too big for Bi-Carb Marg!

Margaret Pilkington · 26-07-2011, 21:32

Great minds and all that!

wallop79 · 26-07-2011, 22:29

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

another remedy is Bi-carb Soda in the final rinse water.

Thanks for that Margaret, I didn't see that suggested when searching the net, I'll be giving that a try.

Margaret Pilkington · 27-07-2011, 05:56

You are welcome.
It is best to do it a couple of times........in fact I put a good heaped spoonful of bicarb in the machine when I am washing whites.........it is something my gran taught me....old habits die hard.

jaysay · 27-07-2011, 08:33

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Originally Posted by heth

Hiya,

Just a question about washing machines and how do you go about cleaning them.

Our clothes are coming out clean but when the towels are getting wet after baths or even washing hands there seems to be a weird smell on them, like a dirty water smell if that makes sense.

Our clothes seem ok but I am just wondering whether our washer needs a "clean"?
I have put it on a empty wash to try and clear the pipes but it hasnt seemed to work.
I havent changed our washing powder or conditioner recently so cant be this.
When the washer is finished the conditioner compartment has been flushed through but it seems to be leaving water in there.

Any Suggestions?

Thank You.

I was getting that problem heth and eventually it broke down on me, when the guy came to repair it he said the smell was down to the outlet getting blocked, might be an idea to check it.