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My Bosch washing machine has started to smell badlly. How do I stop it.

I have cleaned out the powder tray, cleaned out the discharge pipe, cleaned out the sump and the pump filter. I have also flushed the machine with calgon various cleaners and white vinegar. This improves the situation for a short time then smell returns. Any suggestions?

By Two Darts - West Midlands - 23 June 2014

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  • I always leave the door of my washing machine & the detergent tray open when I'm not using it, so that air can circulate. This also dries it out & stops mould growing on the seal. By jimbob047 - Cambridge, UK. - 29 December 2014
  • Chris from eSpares
    Chris at eSpares says...

    If you do not let the machine dry out mould and bacteria come back quickly. For more info see our advice article and video: http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/7/1182/smelly-washing-machine

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