How Do You Get Rid Of Odor From A Front Load Washer?
Front-loading washing machines are common in Europe and gaining popularity in the United States. Some users may experience odors coming from within their front loading washer, typically caused by mold and mildew. This is sometimes a sign of a drainage problem, aggravated by the washer’s horizontal construction. Odors can be avoided through proper product usage along with regular cleaning and drying of the machine. Existing odors can be eliminated easily. Switch to fabric softener sheets and a high efficiency (HE) laundry detergent (also known as concentrated detergents). Liquid fabric softener leaves a residue on which odor-causing mold and mildew may grow; sheets do not. Standard detergent produces more suds than high efficiency detergents, and suds decrease the efficacy of the washer’s drainage system. This creates the humid environment mold needs. Remove clothing as soon as the washing cycle is finished. Use a rag or paper towel to dry the inside of the front loading washer. The was
