Bad odours in your washing machine and laundry?

If you live in a hard water area, you may notice you have a smelly washing machine. 

Limescale can cause blockages throughout your washing machine, and a large amount of soap scum may build up as a result of using excessive amounts of laundry detergent to combat the effects of hard water. This allows dirt and residue entering your washing machine to accumulate - most frequently in the drum, door, or around the rubber seal in the rim. In this guide, you can learn how to clean a washing machine seal effectively to prevent grime and odours, to ensure your machine stays fresh. In this guide, you can learn how to clean a washing machine seal effectively to prevent grime and odours, to ensure your machine stays fresh. The presence of soap scum causes the formation of ‘3-methyl-butanal’, which is responsible for the musty smell in your washing machine. To tackle this issue, check this guide on how to get rid of washing machine smells for effective solutions to eliminate odours and maintain freshness.

A washing machine that’s filled with growing bacteria can also affect your laundry. If your washing machine smells, then it’s likely that your clothing will too. Not only is smelly washing unpleasant, but it’s also a hygiene concern since the ‘clean’ clothes you’re wearing are ridden with bacteria that have been developing in your washing machine. Learn how to disinfect your washing machine to eliminate bacteria and keep your clothes smelling fresh and clean.

While you may find temporary solutions to prevent a smelly washing machine or musty-smelling clothes, the best measure would be a preventative one. Calgon prevents limescale build-up, preventing the accumulation of any soap scum, dirt, residue, and malodours. With Calgon, you can place your trust in a healthy, sparkling cleaner, and odour-free washing machine, and feel confident in the fresh clothes that you and your family are putting on each morning. For even better results, read our guide on how to clean your washing machine to ensure it stays free from unpleasant smells. You can choose from Gel, Tablets, or Powder formats. For even better results, read our guide on how to clean your washing machine to ensure it stays free from unpleasant smells. Additionally, read our guide on why clothes might still smell after washing to tackle any persistent odour issues.