A washer can hold residue from pet bedding, hair, and leftover detergent. Smell often sits in the gasket, the drum, and the detergent drawer.
Steps
- Leave the door and detergent drawer ajar between loads so the drum can dry.
- Wipe the gasket, drawer, and door glass with a cloth. For mold stain on gaskets, caulk, grout, windowsills, or toilet rims, the catalog lists a 100% bleach-free 8 oz mold stain remover.
- Confirm the drum is empty. Place one washer-cleaning tablet in the drum, not the detergent compartment. Run Normal with hot water or Clean Washer.
- Run an extra rinse if the maker's manual calls for it after a cleaner cycle.