I do laundry wrong

[MrWarmth]

The machines end up smelling funny because you have to leave the doors open after using so the insides dry out instead of growing mold in little places. That's where the front end ones start to stink. On that giant rubber gasket on the front door.

Thank you.

[Butcher]

The machines end up smelling funny because you have to leave the doors open after using so the insides dry out instead of growing mold in little places. That's where the front end ones start to stink. On that giant rubber gasket on the front door.

Thank you.

Pro Tip

[MrWarmth]

Pro Tip and JUST the tip. Thank you.

[Butcher]

You're doing it all wrong

[MrWarmth]

You can't just ram it in there like your plunging a clogged toilet

[Butcher]

You can't just ram it in there like your plunging a clogged toilet

That creates moldy gaskets

[MrWarmth]

"Push in your stool for you, M'am?"

[Johnnykstaint]

First I put the clothes in the washer, then I turn it on, while the water is going in the washer, I pour the soap where the water is streaming in. I guess this is wrong.

Also, I inadvertently bought high efficiency soap but read on the Internet it is still ok to use in a regular washer. It's just formulated to sud less but will still work in a regular washer without having to use more. HE soap is more the norm now, it's hard to find regular liquid soap.

Laundry day is several times a week.

Yeah, the HE soap wont hurt anything...doing the opposite might (using the regular soap with a HE washer) - we use the pods so that our kids can do the laundry without making a huge mess in the laundry room. Laundry day is 5 - 7 times a week.

[Divorce Chicken]

[MrWarmth]

I imagined Micheal Douglas saying "Ancient Chinese secret, huh?" and then bashing that Chink's head with his baseball bat.

[RobsDad]

Maytag Bravos Set. Bought these 3 months ago. Top loading washer. Love them.

[gwartney]

Regardless of Cold or Hot, Front Loading washers require regular maintenance. Every 45 days I drain the filter. At the last load of wash ( say we do six or seven ) I use a wet sock that's going into the dryer to wipe out any excess water in the drums, the tumblers and most important, the rubber seal for the door. Finally, and this is the #1 thing .....

When done using it, leave the washer door open ! Closing the door will create that stink and will trap in moisture. It's the best way to keep it running and smelling clean.

The machines end up smelling funny because you have to leave the doors open after using so the insides dry out instead of growing mold in little places. That's where the front end ones start to stink. On that giant rubber gasket on the front door.

Thank you.

I always leave it open but it hits the door to the laundry room so my wife won't do it. She does 90% of the laundry so the door is left closed most of the time. We run bleach through it once in a while and have bought that cleaner stuff too. That seems to help.

[MrWarmth]

Groovy

[AmishGirl]

I imagined Micheal Douglas saying "Ancient Chinese secret, huh?" and then bashing that Chink's head with his baseball bat.