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Gloved hands cleaning the rubber door seal of a front-loading washing machine in a bright home laundry. Troubleshooting
16 August 2026 12 min read

Why Does My Washing Machine Smell?

A smelly washing machine is usually caused by detergent residue, mould, trapped water or drainage problems. Follow these safe checks to remove the odour.
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