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This article will cover how to fix your own washer to finally get rid of Smelly Washer Syndrome, that gross smell that all washers - not just front loaders - can get over time. This is an actual fix and not just masking the problem by cleaning it (again and again). It works for any brand or style washing machine (including top-load and front-load washers). Never have a smelly washer or smelly laundry again with this fix it once and done solution. | This article will cover how to fix your own washer to finally get rid of Smelly Washer Syndrome, that gross smell that all washers - not just front loaders - can get over time. This is an actual fix and not just masking the problem by cleaning it (again and again). It works for any brand or style washing machine (including top-load and front-load washers). Never have a smelly washer or smelly laundry again with this fix it once and done solution. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Understand what causes the smell to begin with. It is multiple types of mold (including black mold) growing in the internal drain hose inside your washer where you can’t see it. | #Understand what causes the smell to begin with. It is multiple types of mold (including black mold) growing in the internal drain hose inside your washer where you can’t see it. | ||
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#Clean out your washer’s water pump filter periodically, as things do get caught in there from time to time. You can find details about your particular washer online, as some owner’s manuals do not cover how to do this. Debris and biofilm trapped in your washer’s water pump filter can add to the odor problem. There are lots of videos online showing you how to get at your particular washer’s clean out and how to clean it out. | #Clean out your washer’s water pump filter periodically, as things do get caught in there from time to time. You can find details about your particular washer online, as some owner’s manuals do not cover how to do this. Debris and biofilm trapped in your washer’s water pump filter can add to the odor problem. There are lots of videos online showing you how to get at your particular washer’s clean out and how to clean it out. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
