Get Rid of Washing Machine Odor: Smelly Washer Review, Giveaway, & Coupon Code (3 winners)
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Posted by Jolly Mom
Before we purchased our new washing machine about two years ago, we had a big problem with our washing machine getting a bad mildew odor. I know...gross. It happens though and when it does; it is really difficult to get the smell out of you washing machine and even worse-your clothes. The odor is actually caused by a fungus that grows from using too much detergent and fabric softener. The fungus will grow in your washing machine and will stay there until you get rid of it. This is more than just an odor problem; it is a health concern and can definitely cause health problems. I recently found out about a really useful product called Smelly Washer that promises to eliminate washing machine odor and gets rid of the mold and mildew.About Smelly Washer (from the website):
Smelly Washer will make your stinky washing machine smell fresh again! Smelly Washer eliminates the embarrassment of moldy smelling clothes, towels, and linens - all while eliminating dangerous molds and allergens that are secretly breeding in your fabrics. Smelly Washer Cleaner is guaranteed to eliminate washing machine odor, fungus, and mildew from any top load or front load washing machine by simply adding 1 level cap (1 tbsp.) to the detergent dispenser or directly into the tub. Agitate in a hot setting and your washer will CLEAN ITSELF!
To properly test Smelly Washer out, I had to take it to my moms house. Her front loading washing machine has started to get a bad odor so we tried it out there. She is known to put TWO capfuls of fabric softener in for every load! I've been telling her not to do that, but she will not listen-lol. Anyways, I am pretty sure that her washing machine has the bad smell because of that. To use Smelly Washer, all you do is put in a tablespoon where your detergent goes, turn your washing machine on the hottest water setting, let it agitate for a minute and then pause the machine. Then, you let it soak for at least two hours-longer is better. The instructions for Smelly Washer say that it may take several times before you get the smell out depending on how old your washing machine is and how bad the problem is. We had to let my moms washing machine soak over night two times, but it worked! Smelly Washer was able to completely remove the odor!Smelly Washer has received a lot of attention and praise because their product works! It may not be the most "exciting" product ever, but it gets rid of a problem that until now, I had no idea how to resolve. Smelly Washer will actually last one whole year AND it is all natural!
Want It: Smelly Washer can be purchased online for $16.99 plus shipping and handling. Smelly Washer is offering ALL Jolly Mom readers 10% OFF by entering jollymom in your order form!
This contest is closed. Congratulations to the winners, Erin, Leslie, and Blakesmom! Winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to contact me.
April 16, 2009 2:53 AM
I learned that Fungus odor in clothes washers is caused by fungus that attaches to plastic and rubber parts in your washer. Clothes washers provide the perfect environment for fungus to grow because of the dark,wet conditions and because the detergent buildup is a food source. gross. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 16, 2009 2:53 AM
I subscribe. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 16, 2009 2:53 AM
I have your button. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 16, 2009 2:53 AM
I follow on twitter and tweeted. 1amypugmire. amsbolda@hotmail.com
April 16, 2009 6:47 AM
It's made 100% from citrus based ingredients. I love that it's natural too!
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 16, 2009 6:47 AM
I follow.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 16, 2009 6:47 AM
And have your button, thanks!
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 16, 2009 7:23 AM
It's all natural.
April 16, 2009 7:46 AM
Never heard of this before, but I think I could use it! My washer doesn't smell sweet.
tosyd@one.net
April 16, 2009 9:05 AM
One thing not mentioned was that this is an all natural product, which is very important to me. Thanks for the entry.
April 16, 2009 9:05 AM
I am a follower :)
April 16, 2009 9:08 AM
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/milkandcookeez
thanks again-can you tell I would love this product???
April 16, 2009 10:23 AM
From the FAQ's: It's actually a good sign that it (your washing machine) smells worse! In more extreme cases as the outer layers of fungus get dissolved away the inner layers are exposed to air and may smell worse. Do another overnight soak. If your washer is several years old it may take several soaks to remove the build-up of detergent and fungus inside your washing machine.
kg4rmt at arrl dot net
April 16, 2009 10:24 AM
i'm subscribed via Google Reader
April 16, 2009 10:35 AM
I learned you can clean your dishwasher with vinegar!
manofarms@hotmail.com
April 16, 2009 10:44 AM
I didn't know there was a solution for this! I just moved back to my house that I'd been leasing out and when I opened my front loader I about fell over.
April 16, 2009 10:47 AM
Stumbled you
April 16, 2009 10:57 AM
Tweet, tweet:
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April 16, 2009 11:00 AM
My stumble name is schnoodledo
April 16, 2009 1:47 PM
The ingredients of SmellyWasher are citrus based!
shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com
April 16, 2009 1:48 PM
I am following. Thanks
shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com
April 16, 2009 2:05 PM
I learned to use white vinegar in a dish washer to get the smell out. Dash it in after the pre-wash cycle is done and you get a clean wash-disher (as my son would say).
April 16, 2009 2:06 PM
I subscribe in Google Reader.
April 16, 2009 2:47 PM
It is a all natural product. Gotta love it.
mccataquet(at)comcast(dot)net
April 16, 2009 2:47 PM
I follow your blog
mccataquet(at)comcast(dot)net
April 16, 2009 4:25 PM
I like how the product is all natural. I NEED THIS!! I just started having issues :)
April 16, 2009 4:27 PM
I follow your blog.
April 16, 2009 4:27 PM
I have your button,
April 16, 2009 5:57 PM
It's made 100% from citrus based ingredients
April 16, 2009 6:11 PM
its organic mverno@roadrunner.com
April 16, 2009 6:55 PM
I learned that there are three reasons for a smelly washer. The reason for my smelly washer is because I use too much detergent. The site said all I needed to use was 1 Tablespoon of detergent.
bs.webster at sbcglobal dot net
April 16, 2009 7:07 PM
Smellywasher Cleaner is made from completely natural, citrus-based ingredients.
April 16, 2009 7:07 PM
I subscribe.
April 16, 2009 7:08 PM
I follow on twitter and tweeted. http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/1537498011
April 16, 2009 7:16 PM
It is made 100% from citrus based ingredients.
April 16, 2009 7:40 PM
all natural
April 16, 2009 7:40 PM
subscriber
April 16, 2009 8:20 PM
Add 1tbsp and the odor will go away! Its all natural too.
Love this!
April 16, 2009 8:21 PM
tweeted the giveaway
http://twitter.com/palmersf/status/1537977185
April 16, 2009 8:48 PM
Using mainly cold water can cause odor - You should do a hot wash at least once a week
April 16, 2009 8:48 PM
I subscribe
April 16, 2009 8:58 PM
Mary
zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com
I learned that it is all natural and made 100% citrus based products.
April 16, 2009 9:08 PM
It contains natural based products. Thanks for a entry.
April 16, 2009 9:09 PM
Email subscriber! Thanks.
April 16, 2009 9:50 PM
I learned it is a citrus based all natural product. Very pleasing. Thanks, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net
April 16, 2009 9:50 PM
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April 16, 2009 10:03 PM
Fungus odor in clothes washers is caused by fungus that attaches to plastic and rubber parts in your washer.
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
April 16, 2009 10:03 PM
I'm a Subscriber.
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
April 16, 2009 10:04 PM
Posted your button on my blog @ http://naddezsgoodycorner.blogspot.com/
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
April 16, 2009 10:27 PM
I like that the website also talks about smelly dishwashers!
April 16, 2009 10:27 PM
I follow!
April 16, 2009 10:57 PM
I seriously need this. Seriously. Everytime I noticed a foul smell coming from the laundry room, I just chose to ignore it. I read on their site that one of the causes is continually using the cold-water cycle... which I ALWAYS do. Yikes.
couponmeg@yahoo.com
April 16, 2009 10:58 PM
I'm a subscriber
couponmeg@yahoo.com
April 16, 2009 10:58 PM
In extreme cases, you may see "detergent or fungus residue floating to the top" of the water in your machine after using this product--what a lovely thought!!!
Renee
yeloechikee at hotmail dot com
April 16, 2009 11:20 PM
I found on their site:
Orders are sent via USPS within two business days after ordering! Single orders are sent parcel post. Orders of two or more are sent via USPS First Class Priority!
April 16, 2009 11:21 PM
I subscribe via email :) & a follower :)
April 16, 2009 11:28 PM
JM button on sidebar ;)
April 17, 2009 12:18 AM
IT was featured in the Star Tribune. This can rally help out our washer, it has been through too many loads of laundry!
Thanks
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April 17, 2009 12:18 AM
subscriber
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April 17, 2009 12:18 AM
stumbled yzgirl4
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April 17, 2009 10:54 AM
I learned that it's cleaner is made from 100% all natural citrus based ingredients. I learned that I really need some of this!
April 17, 2009 10:58 AM
the fungus odor in washing machines results from fungus that is attached to plastic and rubber parts in my washer.
ewwww. yuck!
she
pookielocks at ymail dot com
April 17, 2009 10:59 AM
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she
April 17, 2009 11:01 AM
already follow you!!
she
April 17, 2009 11:01 AM
your button is already in my blogroll!
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i'll be back later to tweet
April 17, 2009 1:06 PM
It's all natural. They took out all the scents and dyes to be able to conform to natural standards.
andilinder@charter.net
April 17, 2009 1:06 PM
Email subscriber.
andilinder@charter.net
April 17, 2009 2:09 PM
I learned that you can use white vinegar in a dish washer to get the smell out. Dash it in after the pre-wash cycle is done. Much cheaper than buying the commercial cleaners.
clynsg at yahoo.com
April 17, 2009 2:10 PM
I follow.
clynsg at yahoo.com
April 17, 2009 2:41 PM
made from 100% natural citrus products
autumn398 @ yahoo.com
April 17, 2009 3:44 PM
I learned that the odor is caused by fungus that attaches to plastic and rubber parts in your washer. Uck! Plus I use too much detergent. I really need this.
hebert024 at aol dot com
April 17, 2009 4:52 PM
Smelly Washer was formerly known as Purewasher, and have since removed any scents or dyes to conform with all natural product standards.
garyandalesha at cox dot net
April 17, 2009 4:52 PM
Follower
April 17, 2009 4:52 PM
I have the Jolly Mom button!
April 17, 2009 6:42 PM
They have great odor removing tips on there site.
I really need this.
April 17, 2009 10:20 PM
It will clean the clothes that have come out smelling like the mildew as well! Awesome! hollybear4@gmail.com
April 17, 2009 10:20 PM
I'm a follower! hollybear4@gmail.com
April 17, 2009 11:20 PM
It comes in a 12 oz bottle!
April 18, 2009 12:26 AM
sign me up
April 18, 2009 4:54 AM
Email subscriber! Thanks.
April 18, 2009 4:54 AM
I follow your blog!
April 18, 2009 8:14 AM
It's made 100% from citrus based ingredients! What a neat product. Thanks for the chance.
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April 18, 2009 8:14 AM
I subscribe!!! Thanks.
chericehodges@gmail.com
April 18, 2009 10:33 AM
Thank you for a great giveaway! I would love to win. I really like that this is a natural product. I also learned that the reason my washer may smell is due to too much detergent. THank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
April 18, 2009 12:46 PM
I learned that using too much detergent and cold (instead of hot) water can cause a smelly washer. Who knew!
spitfyr323 at hotmail dot com
April 18, 2009 12:46 PM
I'm a subscriber!
spitfyr323 at hotmail dot com
April 18, 2009 2:08 PM
I learned another reason your washer may stink is if you use mainly cold water. Hot water dissolves detergent residue much betterso do a hot soak at least once a week.
appetizerforacraftymind(at)yahoo(dot)com
April 18, 2009 2:08 PM
I follow
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April 18, 2009 4:15 PM
I learned that, "Softener is dispensed in your washer by either gravity, centrifugal force or by suction created by flowing water and is simply too thick to be properly dispensed. Because softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle of a washing machine if builds up a residue on the inside of the outer tub. Odor-causing mold grows on this residue and is transferred to towels and clothing." I will not be using liquid fabric softener any longer.
April 18, 2009 5:56 PM
Following on Twitter & tweeted @ http://twitter.com/Naddez
sam94son05@sbcglobal.net
April 18, 2009 10:49 PM
Fascinating - I learned that rinse aid in the dishwasher is not necessarily the best idea because it changes the surface tension of the water - and is a chemical dispensed in the RINSE cycle, meaning it stays on there! (duh). Hey, that's just another thing I don't have to spend money on!!
augustgirl01 (at) hotmail (dot) com
April 18, 2009 11:19 PM
I'm a subscriber
augustgirl01 (at) hotmail (dot) com
April 19, 2009 7:13 PM
I learned this product was formerly called Pure Washer
April 19, 2009 7:14 PM
Stumbled-toohotforturtle2
April 19, 2009 7:14 PM
Following on Blogger-toohotforturtle
April 19, 2009 7:15 PM
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April 21, 2009 9:47 AM
subscriber; thanks for the entry.
April 21, 2009 9:48 AM
i follow your blog.
April 21, 2009 3:16 PM
you can clean your dishwasher with vinegar!
April 21, 2009 3:16 PM
follower
April 21, 2009 9:18 PM
Formerly Purewasher, they've removed any scents or dyes to conform with all natural product standards.
April 21, 2009 9:19 PM
I subscribe to Jolly Mom by email.
April 21, 2009 11:27 PM
The problem is so bad that class action lawsuits have been filed against major manufacturers of frontloading washers such as Whirlpool and LG alleging design flaws that cause buildup of odor-causing mold in their clothes washers.
April 21, 2009 11:42 PM
I subscribe.
April 21, 2009 11:43 PM
My son would LOVE the Dino Kingdom.
April 22, 2009 11:54 AM
I learned that The main cause is overuse of detergents because the user is following directions for amount used. It’s necessary to use just a fraction of what directions on the box or bottle advise to use.
ruh roh raggy I'm in trouble.
April 22, 2009 3:56 PM
This product is all-natural. I love that since my son has very sensitive skin and I have to be very careful about using anything at all with chemicals in it around him. Thank you!
beckysmarshall@gmail.com
April 22, 2009 9:52 PM
citrusy and all natural... i never knew something like this existed... but its great! i hate how stinky the washer can become!
April 23, 2009 10:48 AM
Removes allergens!
holsteins4me@yahoo.com
April 23, 2009 10:50 AM
Have the Jolly mom button on my sidebar: http://dairydiva.blogspot.com
Thanks
holsteins4me@yahoo.com
April 23, 2009 12:48 PM
I didn't know that you should dilute your fabric softener before using it up to 6 parts water to 1 part fabric softener. Nor that even dryer sheets leave behind stuff in your dryer.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
April 23, 2009 12:50 PM
I am subscribed.
thanks again
ceashark at aol dot com
April 23, 2009 5:36 PM
I learned this product was formerly called Pure Washer
April 24, 2009 1:22 PM
I learned that this product is all natural! Great for everyone trying to go green lately!
April 24, 2009 6:50 PM
All Natural - Go Green! Thanks for the chance to win!
sueellison@hcecwildblue.com
April 25, 2009 7:21 AM
At their website I learned that in some cases you might see residue floating after you use Smelly Washer. This is good, it means it broke loose and can be washed away now.
April 25, 2009 1:14 PM
I learned that this product is all natural!
ktgonyea at gmail.com
April 26, 2009 6:29 PM
It used to be called Purewasher, before they removed any scents or dyes to conform with all natural product standards.
pleaseundress@yahoo.com
April 27, 2009 1:23 AM
It's made 100% from citrus based ingredients. :) ty 4 the entry into this awesome giveaway:)
April 27, 2009 1:27 PM
It is all natural and citrus based! =) I definitely need some of this!
April 27, 2009 3:57 PM
This product removes pet odors. I could really use it for my little dog's bedding!
Chrissy at knittodayAThotmailDOTcom
April 27, 2009 8:16 PM
is also the only available washing machine cleaner that will remove mold odor from any towel or clothing that has picked up bad mildew smell from the washer con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
April 28, 2009 9:36 AM
There was an article about it in the Star Tribune.
April 28, 2009 9:36 AM
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April 28, 2009 9:36 AM
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April 28, 2009 9:36 AM
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April 28, 2009 9:41 AM
Stumbled (aitmama).
April 28, 2009 2:09 PM
wOAH!
Way cool!!
I learned that It's made 100% from citrus based ingredients!!
April 28, 2009 2:10 PM
I subscribe :)
April 28, 2009 4:09 PM
I learned this product is natural.
khulsey79 at yahoo dot com
April 28, 2009 6:29 PM
All natural
April 29, 2009 3:20 PM
It's made from citrus-based ingredients
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April 29, 2009 3:21 PM
I follow
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April 29, 2009 10:36 PM
I love that it's citrus.
April 29, 2009 11:48 PM
Washing machine odor has been a persistent problem to washing machine manufacturers, detergent companies and consumers alike. The problem is so bad that class action lawsuits have been filed against major manufacturers of frontloading washers such as Whirlpool and LG alleging design flaws that cause buildup of odor-causing mold in their clothes washers.
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April 29, 2009 11:48 PM
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April 29, 2009 11:48 PM
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April 30, 2009 12:43 AM
Thanks for the giveaway...
"[another] not-so-common reason for clothes washer smells is using mainly cold water for washing. Hot water dissolves detergent residue much better. If this is you it’s necessary to do a hot soak at least once a week."
senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com
April 30, 2009 10:14 AM
Made with citrus products.
April 30, 2009 2:22 PM
They removed any scents or dyes from the product to conform with all natural product standards.
April 30, 2009 3:56 PM
I learned that the this is a all natural product. I also learned that your washing maschine can be a fungus breeding ground. How yucky is that!
souldolphindream@aol.com
thanks
April 30, 2009 5:41 PM
I didn't know there was a solution for this! Awesome!
April 30, 2009 6:39 PM
you can buy/sell smelly washer wholesale
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April 30, 2009 8:48 PM
best product of 2008 in the minneapolis star tribune
April 30, 2009 10:44 PM
It contains 24 treatments.
donna444444@yahoo.com
April 30, 2009 10:44 PM
I am a subscriber.
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April 30, 2009 10:45 PM
I put your button on my blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
April 30, 2009 11:06 PM
The ingredients of SmellyWasher are citrus based.
April 30, 2009 11:06 PM
I FOLLOW ON BLOGGER!
April 30, 2009 11:07 PM
I SUBSCRIBE!
April 30, 2009 11:30 PM
I learned that it is an all natural product.
April 30, 2009 11:33 PM
follow on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/threedifferent/status/1666124508
May 1, 2009 10:46 PM
I learned that one reason my washer may smell is due to too much laundry detergent
dctm at bellsouth dot net
May 2, 2009 1:22 PM
I've never heard that you should dilute fabric softener with water 6:1 ... it makes sense though!
And I could totally use this. We use cloth diapers. I'm sure my washer needs this treatment. :)
May 2, 2009 1:22 PM
Tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/MrsCox/status/1679870087
May 4, 2009 4:18 PM
I learned the ingreients are citris based. Thanks for the giveaway.
May 4, 2009 4:18 PM
I subscribe,