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[CLKD]

Jeans are washed, rinsed, smell OK and blowing on the line.  Result!

[san]

  I spoke to our village shop keeper today and her washing was smelly a couple of weeks ago so she's sold me a product which she used.  Maybe all that rain has caused problems for our machines ........... 

what was the product she uses?

Glad the washing smells sweet 

[CLKD]

'oust' - used in either dish/laundry machines.  Will be looking at washing machines in earnest when next in a comet-like shop 

[san]

'oust' - used in either dish/laundry machines.  Will be looking at washing machines in earnest when next in a comet-like shop 

Ta  can you buy it in the supermarket or do I need a hardware store?

[Taz2]

This might be worth reading http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/cleaning-help/cleaning-maintenance/2773-washing-machine-a-washer-dryer-maintenance-wash.html

Taz x

[san]

thanks Taz 

[Taz2]

I hadn't even thought of posting it before as I was so taken up with my lack of cleaning woes! My washing machine man (who has listened to my grumbling about the machine not cleaning and is coming out again next week) has always advocated the maintenance wash. He says to add a cup of bleach to the machine as well as the washing powder though. I try to remember to do this once a month and, so far, I have not had any "malodours" as he calls them. 

Taz x

[Bette]

Bleach?!  Sorry but I hate the stuff.  I can't see how it can be good letting it into the environment. I do realise, though, that you want to get your clothes clean!
Bette x

[san]

Bleach .. My worry would be if it didn't all rice from the machine and then damaged a wash load later.

I am a bleach fan 

[CLKD]

Dettol 

the manufacturers say on the advert for 'vanish' that it doesn't contain bleach but Himself, a Chemist, tells me otherwise 

[CLKD]

I've 'ousted' both machines but on using a particular laundry powder noted smells again so have bought something completely different!

[Joyce]

I only ever use non-bio powder  (supermarket's own make) in my machine.  Hubby is allergic to anything else.  My brother who has eczema was told by a skin specialist to only use supermarket brands too as a lot of the Big makes have ingredients which irritate skin.
Washing machine engineer also told me to never ever use liquid capsules as they clog up the pipes which can lead to smells.
I use a branded cleaner in my machine about 2 or 3 times a year, which in itself leaves an odour, but it clears with the next wash.

[san]

I've 'ousted' both machines but on using a particular laundry powder noted smells again so have bought something completely different!

That's what I did although with mine it was the fabric softener

[Taz2]

I just do the maintenance wash with bio tablets plus a cup of bleach once a month or so and it keeps things smelling fine.

It's still not washing properly though!

Tazx

[Bette]

Mine has been great washing Mum's hospital clothes - some pretty dirty, as you can imagine.     Used the slightly longer "synthetics" programme rather than my usual "quick" one (1hr 30 rather than 45 mins) but still on 40 degrees and everything has come out really clean with just my usual Ecover liq and no stain removers.
Bette x