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Old 09-03-2025, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os View Post
Always keep the lid of the washer open when not in use, take clothes out as quickly as possible and never leave them over night. Once a month run the clean cycle and use something like Tide washing machine cleaner. If all else fails keep running cycles without clothes and use the hot water and lots of bleach. Do it several times if possible. Good luck
Agreed.

Would also add that "ounce of prevention" thing...We run our washer empty on hot with about a cup of bleach once a month or so. Dishwasher as well. Odor is never a problem.