Stinky washing machine

Hi all

As the thread title - it stinks like a mouldy musty smell. Pretty badbad..

Have done a bowl clean etc but no difference.

Anyone have an idea what causes this and how to fix it without taking the whole thing apart?

It's about 7 years old. Fisher and Paykel top loader.

Thanks

 

Run a hot load with a bottle of vinegar through it?

 

Buy a pack of washing machine magic at your local shops (or called something similar). Follow instructions and you should have a clean washing machine.

Also, use vinegar instead of fabric softener in the future.

 

I use the vinegar as fabric softener and love it. The only downside is that it isn't good for the seals on the machine. Just a splash works fine.

 

Thanks guys, will try some of these

 

Borax?

 

Move the washing machine to the middle of your backyard. Pour four litres of petrol in the drum and set it alight. Never buy a Kiwi washer again.

 

@datto - I prefer amonium nitrate compounds over petroleum - lower emissions.

 

So that's how you lost your mates?

 

No, just a couple of fingers

 

I had the same. I ended up lifting out the drum and washing it on the road outside as it was covers in some black gunk stuff.
I tried all the stuff like adding a bottle of vinaiger and baking soda etc etc. nothing worked so I took it to bits.
Very easy job. 4 screws I think.

 

Also can help prevent it happening again on some washing machines by leaving the door open after the cycle finishes.