I am a leasing agent for a residential apartment building in Los Angeles, Ca. I have 6 years of experience in this position. As an onsite leasing agent, my job is to oversee a new residentâs entire process. I am the first contact that all potential tenants have when they are interested in renting an apartment.
This mildew smell is a common problem for people who own front-loading washers. That odor comes from mold growing inside your washing machine caused by residue and bacteria. Here are a few steps you can take that will help eliminate the cause and remove the smell.
Depending on a number of factors the odor can get quite severe. There are a number of causes of mold odor in clothes washers. The most common cause of musty smell from your washing machine is âoveruse of detergents because the user is following directions for amount used. Generally speaking, weâre washing only perfume and sweat from our clothing so we donât need much detergent.Unless washing soiled clothing, no more than 1 tbsp of any detergent should be used.