Musty Smell In Washing Machine....

[Bathsheba]

.....I've been advised to run an empty cycle with white vinegar in, but should that be a hot or a cold wash?

Thanks lovelies
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[Bathsheba]

...ok, stand down, ....as you were...I've just Googled + it seems a boil wash is called for,...makes sense ;)

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[MargoTester]

Bathsheba - You can buy a washing machine cleaner (Homebase do an own brand one) which cleans and deodorises, I find that helps.

[Bathsheba]

Oh thanks Margo. I've found some bicarb, so I've chucked that in for good measure ;)

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[Cathyhuns]

I have also given up washing at 30 degrees as I find that causes the mustiness. Using 40 deg wash and it doesn't occur.

[alavahalf]

It's just not worth me going through this ... so have a look at all the causes of a smelly washing machine.
http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/7/1182/smelly-washing-machine

[mallyh]

have you cleaned the filter normally found behind little flap on the bottom of machine and in the rubber seal of the door ?

[Bathsheba]

@Cathy,....yep, that could be the cause, plus I always use non-bio.

@alava...thsnkd for that.

@mallyh...have I 'eck, but I will ;)

Thanks to all

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[maggiebee]

Home Bargains sell a washing machine cleaner. Empty crystals in and run empty on an over 60 degree cycle. Cured the problem with mine. Other brands are available lol.

[Old_Geezer]

Never used to be a problem in the days of top loaders and boil washes and clothes that were made to expect them. Now-a-days the moulds & bugs get an easy existence of it.

[B00]

once cleaned, make sure you leave the door slightly open when not in use too.

[Bathsheba]

@Boo,...thanks for that...I always mean to, but then somehow it gets closed ;)

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[shaneystar2]

I use washing soda in with washing powder in the 60 degree wash .It softens the water as we live in a really hard water area and keeps the machine clean .
The only time I ever had a smelly machine was by using those liquid tab things .They gunged up me pipes and I had a terible stinky machine so I went back to powder.
I'm not a great believer in this 30 degree wash malarkey especially for towels and underwear and whites . You can't kill bacteria at low temps .I only use a low temp for clothes that need a gentle wash .