More than half the problem is the lukewarm "hot" water specified by US codes. If your water heater is set to 120 degrees, any washer will eventually stink. Even the dishwasher (which heats the water somewhat) is not immune. The best solution is to put a anti-scald temperature limiter on the tubs/showers and go back to having real hot water for everything else. Anything above 140 will kill germs and clean better with less detergent.
This is not spam. Many thousands of owners of front loading washers can attest that odor is a huge problem with their clothes washer. Do an internet search for "smelly washer" to read how big the problem is and how to remove mildew odor from your washer, towels and clothing.
Makes sense, since a FL is sealed when the door is closed and might never dry out. I've never seen laundry that stayed smelly after being washed in 145 degree water, but the washer itself would need a disinfectant (like "smelly washer"), since germs can hide in cooler areas of the washer while the clothes themselves get disinfected. So, I'm not questioning the usefulness of this product, just saying that 120 degree "hot" water is an insanely dumb idea, even for TL machines.
For maintenance once you're done doing laundry is to keep the lid open until you wash clothes again.
itsmegp46 4 months ago
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More than half the problem is the lukewarm "hot" water specified by US codes. If your water heater is set to 120 degrees, any washer will eventually stink. Even the dishwasher (which heats the water somewhat) is not immune. The best solution is to put a anti-scald temperature limiter on the tubs/showers and go back to having real hot water for everything else. Anything above 140 will kill germs and clean better with less detergent.
lrd9999 10 months ago
@lrd9999
This is not spam. Many thousands of owners of front loading washers can attest that odor is a huge problem with their clothes washer. Do an internet search for "smelly washer" to read how big the problem is and how to remove mildew odor from your washer, towels and clothing.
smellywasher 7 months ago
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lrd9999 7 months ago
Makes sense, since a FL is sealed when the door is closed and might never dry out. I've never seen laundry that stayed smelly after being washed in 145 degree water, but the washer itself would need a disinfectant (like "smelly washer"), since germs can hide in cooler areas of the washer while the clothes themselves get disinfected. So, I'm not questioning the usefulness of this product, just saying that 120 degree "hot" water is an insanely dumb idea, even for TL machines.
lrd9999 7 months ago
Great product, really works
webbizideas 2 years ago