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A thread on cleaning and maintaining your washing machine so it stops smelling and lasts longer

Ever wondered why your washer smells musty? Discover a quick routine to clean key areas, fix habits, and keep your machine fresh and lasting longer!

  • Common Methods for Cleaning a Washing Machine
  • cleaning washing machine
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Step 1: Clean surfaces. Wipe the gasket, detergent drawer, and filter with a baking soda-vinegar mix to remove build-up and mildew[5][15].

  • Scrubbing the gasket of a front-loading washer with baking soda paste
  • hand holding moldy front load washer gasket
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Step 2: Run the right cleaning cycle. Use a dedicated washer clean cycle or add affresh tablets, bleach, or vinegar to the basket—as recommended for a deep clean[7][13].

  • How to Clean Your Top Load Washing Machine
  • Step 4 Deep clean the washer once a month to prevent bacteria from growing.
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Step 3: Fix habits that cause odors. Use the correct type and amount of detergent, remove wet laundry immediately, and leave the door open for air circulation to prevent mustiness[7][5].

  • Step 2 Keep the washer door open or ajar in between cycles.
  • A woman in a pink shirt and jeans transfers wet clothes from an open front-load washer to a dryer in a modern laundry room with gray appliances, a wicker basket of laundry at her feet, hanging clothes, marble tiled backsplash, and decor like plants and wool dryer balls on the counter.
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Maintenance Schedule (copy & paste): • After each load: Wipe gasket & drawer. • Monthly or every 30 cycles: Run a deep-clean cycle. • Inspect hoses & filter regularly; replace hoses every 3‑5 years. Keep your washer fresh and efficient[9][15].

  • Washing Machine Maintenance Checklist
  • How To Run A Monthly Washing Machine Maintenance Cycle
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