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Washing Machine Odor
Asked by B.T. from Detroit
on March 26, 2009
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My son had a big accident in his pants, and after washing them in our washer the machine smells horrible, really sour and poopy (ugh, not to mentioned the pants smell ...
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- I wash my own diapers at home, and just use vinegar in between loads when it gets smelly. I never use bleach because it is so harmful for the environment and I have su...
- B., We just bought a new washer last fall, the new High Efficiency kind and it actually has a "clean washer" cycle. All you have to do is run 1 cup of bleach throu...
- B. do you own a front loading machine? With the front loaders articles in the paper have mentioned to use only HE detergents.The appliance article claimed other soaps ...
Stinky Washer
Asked by R.M. from Detroit
on October 14, 2008
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Hey there moms, I just want to say first of all this is such a great site!!! Ok now with my question. We bought a used washer from my sister in law's sister (it is p...
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- Vinegar, and leave the washer lid open when it's not in use. BTW, I add vinegar during the wash cycle...there's no way I'm timing it to get back down there for the rin...
- White vinegar - put it in the rinse. Your clothes will not smell even after sitting. It probably will get the smell out of the washer too. I have a washing machine f...
- I third the vinegar idea. This is what we use on my daughter's cloth diapers and it works great. To get the smell out of the washer, put about a cup of vinegar in th...
How to Get the Mildew Smell Out of My Washing Machine
Asked by S.B. from San Diego
on August 25, 2009
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Hi Mamma's-
My frontloader washing machine really smells like mildew, and there is a little bit of mildew on the rubber lining. How do I the mold off and make my c...
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- Hi S., My new front loader has instructions to run an empty load with bleach once a month. I was also told to keep the door open slightly...if you close the door it'...
- Mildew in frontload washing machines is a very common problem. Apparently it's an engineering design flaw and I wish I knew about it before I bought the machine. Her...
- Hi S. We bought our front loader July 08. A couple months later we started getting 'the smell'. We tried everything and I mean EVERYTHING and nothing worked. We ha...
Stinky Wash Machine
Asked by A.F. from Phoenix
on June 5, 2009
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I have a front-load washing machine. Over the last few months, I have noticed my whole laundry room smells, which is coming from the machine. I try leaving the machi...
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- You should be able to clean it by running a cycle with only bleach. My particular front-loading has a specific "clean washer" cycle, but I am sure you can do a normal...
- The manufacturer recommends a cycle with bleach and hot water every month or so to keep the machine clean. Also, I NEVER keep the door shut on my front load washer. ...
- My friend who works on appliances for BestBuy recommends "Affresh" for front loaders. You can purchase it at any place that sells appliances. Hope that helps. ~Shannon
Help! Musty Smelling Couch
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on September 30, 2008
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I need some help quick. My daughter slept on the couch one night and had an accident. I took the couch cusions apart, washed the covers in the washing machine and ha...
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- well - if you don't figure anything out you can get new foam for your couch cushions at the fabric store. We got some at Jo-Ann Fabrics after our dog chewed up the cus...
- I agree with Kris, an enzyme is the way to go. Don't put them in the dryer, they would probably shrink, and don't put them in the sun since it "bleaches"/lightens fa...
- Scrub them with a baking soda/water paste, rinse with hot water, then let them air dry outside.
Recommendations on Washing Machines
Asked by S.H. from Buffalo
on January 20, 2009
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Hi Ladies.
My washing machine just died on me. The repair men have said it is time for a new one. Can any of you let me know if you have strong feelings (good or ba...
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- I have a front loading washing machine and it is the best investment I made. It gets the clothes cleaner and they come out of the washing machine drier--so less time ...
- Do not get the Maytag Neptune. I and everyone I know has had major problems with them! Including smelly clothes! In fact, I would go as far as to say do not get a M...
- I strongly DON'T recommend any washer by GE. I've had two in the past two years (we moved). Our very expensive HE washer broke 3 times in the first 6 months, and GE ...
Help with Mildew Smell on Laundry
Asked by A.F. from Nashville
on August 3, 2009
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My husband was trying to be helpful and wash some laundry for me, but he ended up leaving one load of wet laundry sitting in the wash machine over night. Then he dried...
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- wash again with vinegar
- A., I have had the same issue. It is a quite cheap fix. First go get some borax. It is in the laundry isle. It is about $4. wash your clothes and pour in your detergen...
- I have used, with success, a product called Simple Green. I have found it at Lowe's and Home Depot in small and large bottles. I just added some to my wash and it took...
Need Advice on How to Freshen up Stuffed Animals
Asked by N.A. from Chicago
on December 23, 2007
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Does anyone know any good ways of making stuffed animals smell and look good again? I have used Frebreeze and when it wears off the toys have the same smell again. M...
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- We wash stuffed animals all the time on gentle and then let air dry. We then fluff them up in the dryer on air dry (no heat), or on low temp for just a few minutes. ...
- I read somewhere in the past, when you need to wash stuffed animals, put them inside a pillow case, close up the top with a rubberband or something that keeps the case...
- The washing machine works great. I usually do gentle cycle in a pillow case. Someone once told me that you can freeze them. Put them into a plastic bag and put them in...
Horrible Smelling Laundry
Asked by L.O. from Seattle
on August 1, 2009
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Ok, so I know that there has been requests like this before but I couldnt find any suggestions that worked so here we go again. My laundry stinks. Ok, so a little back...
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- I really think it may be the PJ's themselves. Most PJ's are required by law to be treated with horrible flame retardent chemicals, all of which are banned in Europe f...
- I actually went through the same thing. I have a front load washer and it was molding inside the machine. Brand new 6 months old and the problem started. I now leave...
- Do you have a front loader? Many models are notorious for a bad smell, like stated before, make sure you leave the door open when not in use and once a month, run an ...
Need Advice About Washing Baby's Lovie
Asked by B.F. from Denver
on July 26, 2009
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Hi,
You all have always been so helpful to my questions - thank you! My almost 9 month old son uses a "lovie" to fall asleep ... it's one of those bears where the ...
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- My dog has lots and lots of stuffies. Obviously they get pretty nasty. So I throw them in the washer with bleach. Seems to do the trick pretty well. Even the ones ...
- Have you tried washing it with a scoop of OxiClean? I buy Oxi 15 pounds at a time (three boys) and it's my answer to most things--yucky soccer uniforms, dirty socks th...
- Try washing it with a little white vinegar. It works wonders for getting smells out. And then dry it really well. Good luck!
