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.
Moving a Washer: Step-by-step How-to. For both top loader washing machines and front-loaders, follow the same directions (unless the owner's manual instructs otherwise): 1  Clean the washing machine. 2  Run the empty machine through a normal wash cycle on hot. 3  Instead of using detergent, use bleach or white vinegar.