3 Ways to Keep Your Front Load Washing Machine Smelling Fresh Here are three tips on how to stop or prevent your front load washer from smelling. Let it dry Keep the door open between uses to air your washer out. The door seals moisture in; it’s great when you’re washing clothes in there, but moisture can linger easily when you don’t need it to. Don’t forget to keep small children and pets out of the laundry room when you’re leaving your front loader open. Use detergent formulated for high efficiency washers Because front-load washing machines need less water, they also need less foaming detergent. Regular detergent can foam up so much that it eventually builds up on the hardware. If you must use regular detergent, at least use less. Clean your washer cheaply If you suspect a soap buildup, run your washer on hot with 2 cups of vinegar. Vinegar is a cheap, safe acid that reacts with and cleans soap. Repeat if necessary. Source at About Laundry Posted by → January 22, 2015 at 10:50 AM under News and Events
