I am like lvl 1 noob when it comes to washing machines or washing powders/liquids. I just put the powder directly ontop of my clothes close the lid and push some buttons to start wash. Occasionally I take out those inner side filters that collect lint and clean them out. But not much else.

I don't run any bleach, presoak, softeners or even hot water.

You suggest I do a clean of the washing machine with some bleach first?

Yeah 100%. Bleach would be best. Just dump some in at the beginning of a normal wash cycle with no clothes. If you're worried about any residual bleach on your next load, feel free to run a quick wash after just to make sure.

If that doesn't help, you could look into checking/replacing the drain hose. It could be too far gone and should be super cheap to replace, depending on what brand of washer you have.

edit: I just remembered another thing could be the drain pump. It might not be clogged but there could be a bit of crap in there that could be causing the smell as well. But that's a bit more extensive.

This post was edited by KevlarKondom on Dec 30 2025 11:44pm

I'm way??
Just get new clothes if your bo is stentched all over. Lol
Get a new washer?
Pay for wash n fold, brokie?
Get a girl that does your laundry, king?
I'm literally, peaked at basic allowance chores.
Ugh Juan does laundry and the lawn.

Thanks will pick some bleach up next time I go shopping. Any particular washing powder/liquid or brand to use? Maybe something commercial?






This post was edited by addone on Dec 31 2025 12:04am

Something like this:



This brand is recommended by Whirlpool for their washers. Not sure what brand you have but it shouldn't matter.

Tracking for bleach results

I use capsules 5in1

Is this Persil?


I've reached a point in my life where I will watch a 20min video of Laundry detergent tier list. What have I become?

the cheap ones Formil
36 cents per capsule

I just put like a 1/3rd of a bottle into my washing machine for good measure, now my house smells like bleach.

I think I overdid it

This post was edited by addone on Jan 1 2026 10:48pm