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.
Then wash down the rubber seals too, and always leave the door open for it to dry out when not in use. Ok so even if you dont have a front loader, try putting 1 cup of vinegar in with the detergent and wash it hot water. May have to do it twice with all the towels if they smell really bad. From here on out use a bit of vinegar in the rinse cycle instead of fabric softner-it softnens just as well and takes care of any odor they come out smelling clean. Thesmell comes from mildew and bacteria, and the more you use the towel between washes the worse it gets.