How To Remove Mildew Stains From Your Clothing

If you’ve ever battled washing machine mold and been left with stinky, unsightly stains on your clothes, you know that getting rid of them can be a challenge. Here are a couple of safe and effective tips for removing clothing mildew. Read More…

Posted under How to Get Rid of Foul Odor, How to Get Rid of Mildew Smell from Towels and Clothing, How to Have Fresh Smelling Laundry

This post was written by smellywasher on September 7, 2009

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Eliminate Pesky “Grease” Stains Caused By Your Washer

Have you ever put your clothes in the washer perfectly clean (ok, dirty, but perfectly clean otherwise), and have them come out of the dryer with pesky “grease” stains? You have to ask yourself if you did something wearing those clothes that would have caused the stains. When you realize there’s no way you had, you turn your attention to your washer and/or dryer. Yes, one of them is to blame. Read on for
the cause of these pesky stains and how to eliminate the little rascals. Read More…

Posted under How to Have Fresh Smelling Laundry, Smelly Washer Cleaner

This post was written by smellywasher on August 31, 2009

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3 Laundry Room Essentials

A properly stocked laundry room can make a world of difference in your laundry habits. Good laundry habits mean cleaner, fresher clothes for your family. Read More…

Posted under How to Choose Your Washing Machine, How to Clean Your Appliances, How to Have Fresh Smelling Laundry

This post was written by smellywasher on August 26, 2009

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Tips For Removing Smoke Smells From Clothes

If you’re a smoker or are around people who are, you’ve experienced the smell of cigarette smoke ligering on your clothes long after the butt has been extinguished. Washing smoky clothes over time can even cause a smelly washing machine. Here are a few tricks for removing smoke smell from clothes and using a washing machine cleaner to keep your washer fresh. Read More…

Posted under How to Get Rid of Foul Odor, How to Have Fresh Smelling Laundry

This post was written by smellywasher on August 18, 2009

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3 Tips For Preventing Washing Machine Odor In Your Front Loader

If you’re struggling with washing machine odor in your front load washer, or just hoping to avoid it, here are a few simple tips to ensure you always have a fresh washer. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on August 12, 2009

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3 Surprising Culprits That Are Making Your Washing Machine Stinky

We’ve all experienced it. You get out of the shower and grab a fresh towel or pull a clean shirt over your head, only to smell mildew. But don’t blame your clothes… the smell is actually coming from your washing machine. If your washing machine is stinky there are several possible causes. Read More…

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This post was written by smellywasher on August 5, 2009

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Fabric Softener, Dryer Sheets or Dryer Balls?

To freshen clothing many consumers add liquid fabric softener to their wash. Softener is dispensed in your washer by either gravity, centrifugal force or by suction created by flowing water and is simply too thick to be properly dispensed. Because softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle of a washing machine it leaves a residue on the inside of the outer tub. This residue is a food source for bacteria and mold and the clothes washer can begin to smell bad.

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Posted under How to Have Fresh Smelling Laundry, What Is Best Fabric Softener

This post was written by Paul Flynn on July 28, 2008