The drain is one of the biggest culprits of a nasty smell.
My washing machine stinks inside. Mold mildew and bacteria. Launch an empty. If it smells musty or damp then this is a sign it needs a clean.
Cleaning out the drain pump will help get rid of things that are blocking proper water flow within the machine. If your drum has a build-up of dirt or detergent it can smell musty inside. Clogged drains can be easily cleared in several ways including commercial unclogging agents or with good old boiling water and baking soda.
Leave it to soak in a hot vinegar bath for about half an hour. Water creates smells and washing machines have many little spots where water or. Check the Drain.
Pour the cleaner into the detergent container of your washing machine. Using too much detergent or fabric softener during a wash means that excess can build up and cause musty smells. Use Vinegar if Your Top Loading Washing Machine Smells Like Mildew.
2 cups of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice. This is the very smell I would smell when I did a load after a couple of days wo washing. It was filled with a broken pencil a penny pins of various sorts sludgy black stuff and STINK.
Pour the vinegar into the washing drum. Plus worn-out parts supporting the drum such as its bearings can also cause the same issue when theyre burned with excessive load. Front-load washers normally have a filter or trap within the drain pump.