Why does laundry stink after washing in a washing machine?

It is rare today to meet a hostess who would not use a washing machine in everyday life, because this is not just a technique, but a real assistant for any person. But unfortunately, even the most expensive and modern units can break down, partially or completely fail. It often happens that after washing things do not smell very good, and this is a real problem that needs to be addressed. Do not change the technique because of this, you just need to take the necessary measures so that the washed items reeked of freshness and cleanliness. In this article, we will examine why, after washing in a washing machine, it stinks and how to fix this situation.

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Causes of bad smell in the washing machine

As it turned out, there are a lot of reasons for such an annoying phenomenon, but we will consider only the most common ones and find out how to fix everything in each specific situation.

After washing, it stinks if:

• Blockage in the drain pump filter.
• The formation of mold.
• The accumulation of scale.
• Low-quality washing powder is used.

Next, we consider each case individually.

Blockage in the drain pump filter

The answer to the question why, after washing in the washing machine, the laundry smells bad, can be quite commonplace - just too much dirt has accumulated in the drain pump filter. If you do not clean this filter yourself from time to time, then the dirt accumulated there will begin to rot, and because of this mold will appear there. But even mold is not as scary as the fact that due to clogging of the filter, your equipment can completely fail.

Therefore, do not forget to regularly look into the small hole located at the very bottom of the washing machine. Also, constantly check that all water comes out of the drum.

It is easy to clean the filter:

1. It is necessary to unscrew the plug and clean out all the garbage.
2. Then open the drain hose and allow all water to drain from it.
3. Then put everything back in place and tightly tighten.

Important! You can check other parts at the same time and clean them according to our instructions. Lookhow to clean the drain hose of a washing machine.

Mold formation

Most often, it appears in the cuff of the washing machine, that is, the rubberized part, which is located between the drum and the door. Check back often because you can find a lot of interesting things there, for example, pins, buttons and coins.

Important! These items are combined with plenty of water and are an excellent source of mold. If you do not fight it, then it will spread rapidly, because the ideal conditions for its reproduction are heat and moisture.

That is why things stink after washing. How to deal with it?

1. Take out the laundry immediately after each wash.
2. Remove all water in the cuff and on the door.
3. Leave the machine open so that the air circulates and prevents the fungus from forming.
4. If mold has already settled thoroughly there, then go to separate articles, which describe in detail how to solve this problem:
   • Replacing the gum on the washing machine.
   • Cleaning the washing machine Domestos.

Important! Less often, mold appears in the powder container, to avoid this phenomenon, it must also be left open after washing. You can clean it from existing mold using an old toothbrush and any improvised detergent - professional or ordinary soda, salt. Detailed recipes and methods can be found in the article. "How to clean the tray for SMA powder?".

Scale accumulation

Limescale can also be a source of bad smell. Unfortunately, it is found today in almost all apartments of urban residents, because the water that flows from the tap is not of good quality and is very hard.

Important! Scale formed on the heating element can not only cause a sharp smell, but also lead to serious damage to the machine itself. So that you do not have such a problem, it is recommended to install a special filter on all the water so that only clean water enters your apartment. It will be useful both for all equipment and for your health.

Citric acid helps to remove an unpleasant odor. See our separate publication for detailed instructions."How to clean the washer from scale?".

Poor washing powder

Have you ever wondered why the laundry smells bad after washing? But quite often the reason for this is the use of low-quality detergents.

Important! Bad smell can occur due to the fact that things are poorly washed.

The problem is solved as simple as possible, you need to change the washing powder, and use in the future only high-quality and already tested means. They will help you choose our ratings within your budget:

• The best washing powder.
• The best washing gel.
• The best conditioners for washing clothes.

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How to get rid of bad smell?

After finding out the cause of the odor, the stage of its removal from the washing machine or from things follows. If you only eliminate the cause and all, then the smell will go away very slowly, which will certainly affect the quality of the wash.

So, what to do to eliminate the unpleasant odor if the laundry stinks after washing:

1. The cuff should be treated with a 10% solution of copper sulfate and in this state should be left for at least a day, and then it can be washed with ordinary water.
2. Then we start the wash using citric acid powder instead.
3. After that, we wash again, but with the use of soda and be sure to set the additional rinse mode.
4. The next step is to clean all the trays and the filter.

Important! If all of the above methods do not help to remove the smell, and the clothes still stink, you will have to replace it with a new drain hose, because the reason may be that inside it is completely covered with mold.

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What to do if only certain things smell bad after washing?

If you notice that after washing only specific things have an unpleasant smell, for example, a bathrobe or towel, then the culprit is not the washing machine. There is another explanation for this phenomenon.

Why does laundry stink after washing in a washing machine, but not all? Let's look at the most common reasons:

1. The detergent or the applied mode and temperature have not been selected correctly. Therefore, you should always carefully study the labels on the clothes before washing, in order to understand how to wash them correctly. Our review will also help you. “How to wash clothes from different fabrics?”.
2. Most likely, you dried clothes in an insufficiently ventilated room, and it just did not dry completely, as a result - mold appeared in it.

Important! Often, bathrobes and towels are dried in the bathroom, and this is wrong, because they need to be dried - on the contrary, very carefully, and it is better to do this on a balcony or battery.

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Prevention of odor control

So that you do not again encounter the problem of unpleasant odor in the washing machine and on things, observe the following preventive measures:

• Always ventilate the drum after washing and wipe it dry. Also wipe the cuff so that it does not form mold.
• Do not store laundry in the tank long before the intended washing - it is better to use for this purpose bought or made by yourselfbasket for dirty laundry.
• Always use high-quality powder and observe the right dosage.
• Clean the powder tray and filter at least once a month.
• Drive your empty washing machine at maximum temperature with citric acid at least once every three months.

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Now you know about all the reasons why after washing in the washing machine the laundry stinks, and what can be done about it so that the clothes acquire an aroma of freshness and cleanliness. We hope you managed to get by with the simplest and easiest measures, and not change worn parts of the machine and fight hard against mold.