[doublepost=1519576853][/doublepost]Big-TDI-Guy,Look, I'm a big guy - but do cut me some credit here.
I got a front-loading washer almost a year ago - and ever since, my clothes have not smelled clean. After coming out of the wash, they smell like -- like a beach towel left in a plastic bag for 2 days. After the dryer, you can hardly detect it (thank you, dryer sheets).
But here is the catch, after wearing these clothes - once you perspire ANY bit - the smell comes back!!!
I've tried multiple detergents, and yes I'm using the HE detergents my machine says to use.
I tried bleaching / running hot water through it - and this still didn't stop it.
I'm now leaving the door open after washing, and I kick it almost every night in the dark - but I was told this would stop mold from growing - and that was the problem I had...
So - no dice yet. It's not my town water (old washer was fine), and i even tried putting a water filter on it. (you know, to improve the taste of water for drinking) Didn't work.
I also tried checking the drain catch-basin after reading that some HE washers empty water faster - causing the catch-basin to empty completely - allowing sewer gasses back into the washer. A this isn't the smell I speak of, and B - it turned out not to be the problem in my case.
Can anyone help me here? I'm sick of smelling bad, and can't stand "masking" the smell via cologne / scents. I just want to be clean.
Help!
I have a 2006 kenmore oasis he top load washer, and I have the EXACT same issue dude! For the longest time (until now) I thought I was alone in this, and it was me being unclean and stinky. It's embarrassing! I've done everything that u've done to get rid of that smell in my clothes. Clean clothes worn for just a couple hours will smell like I have a dead mouse in my pants crotch! Nasty and gross!! WTF? And how can we (if at all) fix it? I hate to go out and spend money I really don't have, on a brand new washer when mine is mechanically working just fine.
What do I do?
Stacey