Even in the most the washing machine may start to smell unpleasant. Fortunately, this usually does not mean that there has been a serious failure or the need to replace or call a service technician to repair the device.
This is normal with prolonged use, but you can get rid of it quickly by using clever tricks. One of the simplest is to press a certain button that people often forget about.
The washing machine usually smells because of moisture, which contributes to the growth of bacteria and mold. The situation is not improved by the residues of detergents and impurities accumulated inside the drum, on seals, filters or drawers.
One of the reasons why your washing machine smells unpleasant is frequent washing at low temperatures (economical, but in such conditions not all contaminants are removed, which may make the problem worse).
Another issue is that some people leave wet laundry in the washing machine for several hours. All this negatively affects the condition of the equipment and its smell.
There is a certain thing that Poles forget about, and which often helps to solve the problem with a smelly washing machine. All you need to do is regularly use the button in the form of a drum cleaning program, which is available in many models of modern washing machines.
It facilitates the removal of deposits, dirt and microorganisms. It is worth turning it on on the so-called empty drum, i.e. when the washing machine is empty. Thanks to it, the smell improves and the risk of failure decreases.
Once a month is the minimum. Also, the additional rinse and spin functions can help eliminate the problem of unpleasant odors in the washing machine. The first one rinses out excess powder or liquid deposited in the nooks and crannies. The second one removes more water, which makes the device dry faster.
Moreover, if you want to avoid a smelly washing machine, you also need to take care of other issues. After washing, always leave the door of the device ajar, wash it from time to time at 60 degrees Celsius, regularly wash the liquid drawer, clean the filters and do not use too much detergent.
