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matthew1429
Oct 8, 2007, 02:24 PM
I know this probably has something to do with water intake, I just wanted to get everyone's recommendations on this.

I had my clothes washer in storage for a couple of years and it appeared that we didn't get all of the water out before we stored it. Now when we wash clothes, there is somewhat of a musty odor that is left in the clothes as if it was left in the washer overnight. (This is immediately after washing)

What is the best course of action to rectify the problem?:rolleyes:

esquire1
Oct 8, 2007, 02:28 PM
I would run 2-3 empty loads through the unit using soap and fabric softner and see if the helps. I believe it should as I have done this in the past with success

Fr_Chuck
Oct 8, 2007, 03:01 PM
And perhaps add heavy bleach to the first empty load.

esquire1
Oct 8, 2007, 03:25 PM
I agree, bleach as well

LisaB4657
Oct 8, 2007, 03:26 PM
And after you've run soap and bleach through it, run a load of distilled white vinegar through it.

Fr_Chuck
Oct 8, 2007, 07:08 PM
Yes distilled vingar, use that for my coffee maker

Then you will just smell like bleachy vingar

lonestardeals
Nov 2, 2007, 09:33 PM
I know this probably has something to do with water intake, I just wanted to get everyone's recommendations on this.

I had my clothes washer in storage for a couple of years and it appeared that we didn't get all of the water out before we stored it. Now when we wash clothes, there is somewhat of a musty odor that is left in the clothes as if it was left in the washer overnight. (This is immediately after washing)

What is the best course of action to rectify the problem?:rolleyes:
Use Simple Green in laundry. It kills mildew odors.