3 Health Problems Mold Can Cause, And Why Your Washer May Be The Culprit

Mold can cause a host of health problems including asthma, increased susceptibility to flu and colds, and sinus infections. Because mold thrives in damp conditions, it can live in many places around your home such as the shower, under carpeting and wallpaper, in the basement and surprisingly even in your washing machine. Washer mildew can linger in your laundry room and transfer to your clothes, increasing your risk for mold-related health problems. Read More…

Posted under How to Avoid Health Issues, How to Get Help with Allergies and Asthma

This post was written by smellywasher on September 14, 2009

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Can Washer Mildew Be Harmful To Your Health?

Let’s just answer this one right out of the gate. YES! Mold, mildew, and fungus can be harmful to your health. Mold is a growth of fungi that lives and feeds off an organic matter in moist conditions. Damp clothes left in your washer, residual water, lint, hair, and detergent suds can all lead to an infestation of washer mildew.

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Posted under How to Avoid Health Issues, How to Clean Your Appliances, How to Get Rid of Mildew Smell from Towels and Clothing

This post was written by smellywasher on August 28, 2009

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What’s Causing Your New Washing Machine To Stink?

So you just bought a brand new washing machine and it stinks… that stinks. But don’t despair. Once you figure out the cause of your new stinky washing machine, you can take steps to eliminate and prevent it. Read More…

Posted under How to Avoid Health Issues, How to Clean Your Appliances, How to Get Rid of Foul Odor

This post was written by smellywasher on August 20, 2009

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How To Clean Under The Agitator Of A Stinky Washing Machine

A stinky washing machine is no laughing matter. Not only can it cause your laundry room and surrounding area to reek, it can also be the source of stinky, mildewed towels and clothing. All of which can be embarrassing and downright miserable to live with. If you’ve tried the traditional methods of cleaning your washing machine without success, the source of the stink may be hidden. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on August 14, 2009

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3 Secrets For Removing Mildew Odors From Towels

Nothing’s worse than a lingering mildew odor in your linen closet when your towels are supposed to be “spring fresh.” But don’t despair. If your towels are smelly, there are a few simple secrets that will help break the mildew cycle and prevent it from returning. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on August 10, 2009

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3 Places In Your Home Mold Likes To Hide

Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in warm, damp conditions. While some molds may pose certain health risks, there are also some molds hiding around your home that may just be downright stinky. Three places to check for smelly, hidden mold: your bathroom, washing machine and under carpeting. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on August 7, 2009

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Reasons Why Your Top Load Washer Smells

When it comes to getting stinky, top load washing machines can suffer just as much as front load machines. If you have a top load machine with a musty problem, the good news some simple remedies can rid your machine of the stink. Before learning how to clean your smelly washing machine, it’s important to know what is causing your top load to have a problem.

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This post was written by smellywasher on June 17, 2009

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Is Rinse Aid Use a Health Issue?

All manufacturers of dishwashers claim that for proper drying rinse aid must be used. A rinse aid’s only purpose is to aid in drying and reducing waterspots. It does this by changing the surface tension of water.

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This post was written by Paul Flynn on February 20, 2008

How to Clean your Dishwasher, remove dishwasher fungus, 24 treatments

Many customers email to ask if Smellywasher Cleaner can be used to clean a dishwasher. You’d be amazed! It works so well we’ve tweaked the formula and will soon be coming out with Smelly Dishwasher & Disposal Cleaner. If your dishwasher smells, there’s no better way to remove dishwasher fungus or odor safely.

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Posted under How to Avoid Health Issues, How to Clean Your Appliances, How to Maintain Your Dishwasher, How to Save Money on Appliance Cleaning, How to Save Money on Appliance Repair

This post was written by Paul Flynn on August 12, 2007