How To Stop Your Washing Machine Smelling Mouldy

If there’s a funny smell coming from the laundry, it could be your washing machine.

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As well as being unpleasant, this odour can make you question the freshness and cleanliness of your clothes. Not to mention, the stench may spread to the surrounding area, making your laundry area less inviting.

Moreover, dealing with a smelly washing machine can be time-consuming and frustrating.

While the smell can be caused for many reasons, the main one is the growth of bacteria and mould. One of the easiest ways to reduce washing machine odour is to keep the door open when you aren’t using it.

Depending on your space, it might not be practical to always leave the washing machine door open. Or perhaps your washing machine door doesn’t stay open.

That’s where this handy gadget comes in.

The Homyl front load washing machine door holder is a simple yet ingenious solution to prevent odours and keep your laundry room fresh.

The Homyl front load washing machine door holder, 17.99, Amazon

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With its stretchy, bendable hose, this essential accessory allows you to keep the washing machine door ajar, allowing air to circulate, effectively stopping the unwanted stench that often comes when you leave the door shut.

Reviewers who have purchased this product say they are very happy with with it.

“I always had a problem keeping my front loading washer's door open when not in use," said one reviewer. “It's to allow the washer to dry out and air out. This door prop solved the problem. It holds on to the front of the washer via a magnet. This allows it to be easily set up after washing and moved out of the way when using the washer. It is fully covered in soft plastic/rubber, so it does not scratch the front of the washer or the door."

Another said this was a product you didn’t know you needed.

“It is critical to maintain front-load washers and not allow mould to grow,” they said. “I make sure I do a 'tub clean', but this is so simple and easy to use, and it guarantees it is always open to get and stay dry.”

If you ask us, the time saved by not having to clean mould of out washing machine makes it worthwhile.

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