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We wash our clothes all the time, but sometimes when we go to do our laundry we’re assaulted by an awful smell, possibly of sewage.

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This can happen to both front-loader and top-loader washing machines, and it can be both worrying and unpleasant.

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So, let’s look at some ways that you can both solve these bad smells when they appear, how to prevent this problem from happening again, and some frequently asked questions about how to maintain our washing machine.

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It’s common for washing machines to become a hotbed for mold, which is what causes the unpleasant sulfur smell.

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Natural gas is naturally odorless, so the smell of sulfur is added to it to make it more easily detectable when there’s a leak.

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This can happen especially if you’re using the wrong kind of detergent which produces a lot of suds. Instead, use a higher-efficiency detergent and it might even be an idea to skip the softener.

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The process for washing your top-loader is similar to any other washing machine. If you’re using a washing machine tub cleaner, follow those instructions.

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BECAUSE MOM SAYS

See How to Easily Get Rid of Washing Machine Smells

We wash our clothes all the time, but sometimes when we go to do our laundry we’re assaulted by an awful smell, possibly of sewage.

This can happen to both front-loader and top-loader washing machines, and it can be both worrying and unpleasant.

So, let’s look at some ways that you can both solve these bad smells when they appear, how to prevent this problem from happening again, and some frequently asked questions about how to maintain our washing machine.

It’s common for washing machines to become a hotbed for mold, which is what causes the unpleasant sulfur smell.

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WHY DOES MY WASHING MACHINE SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS OR SEWAGE?

Natural gas is naturally odorless, so the smell of sulfur is added to it to make it more easily detectable when there’s a leak.

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WASHING MACHINE SMELLS LIKE NATURAL GAS

This can happen especially if you’re using the wrong kind of detergent which produces a lot of suds. Instead, use a higher-efficiency detergent and it might even be an idea to skip the softener.

03

FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE SMELLS

The process for washing your top-loader is similar to any other washing machine. If you’re using a washing machine tub cleaner, follow those instructions.

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TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE SMELLS

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