Plumber explains baking soda method to stop washing machine smell

Plumber explains baking soda method to stop washing machine smell

Washing machine smells may be more common than people think. Sometimes it could be simple issues with quick fixes but others could mean it’s a deeper problem building up inside the appliance that may need professional help.

Plumber of 15 years James Clarkson explained: “The smell usually comes from trapped detergent residue, fabric softener, and lint mixing with warm, damp conditions. This creates the perfect breeding ground for mould and bacteria. Once that builds up behind the drum or in the rubber seal, the machine can quickly start smelling.”

The Plumbworld expert noted that this issue can be easily solved at home with just some bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda. This £1 solution can break down the cause of the od