How Do You Remove Mildew Smells From A Washing Machine?
Even the top of the line washing machines can suffer from mildew. Before you buy mildew removers or shop for a new machine, there are a few simple steps to try to remove the smell of mildew from your machine and your clothes for good. Balance your washing machine. Standing water breeds mildew and mold. A washing machine that isn’t level to the ground stands a higher chance of not draining completely. Take a level and place it on the top of the machine along the front from side to side and then again along the side from front to back. If the machine is very off, you can adjust the feet to compensate or add something under one of the feet if it is not flat against the ground. Portable washing machines are especially prone to have standing water because they are moved around and not leveled each time. Promptly remove your clothes at the end of a wash cycle. If you regularly leave the damp clothes in the washing machine for an extended period at the end of the cycle, you will have mildew i
