If Your Washing Machine Smells....

1. **Regular Cleaning:** Clean the inside and seals of the washing machine regularly. Make sure that the drum and seals are dry after each wash. You can also use a mixture of warm water and vinegar or special cleaning products to clean the outside of the machine and the detergent chamber.

2. **Keeping the Cover and Seals Dry:** Open the cover of the washing machine after each use to ventilate the inside and dry it. Also, make sure that the drum and seals are dry after washing.

3. **Reduce the Detergent Dosage:** Using too much detergent can increase the formation of bad odors. Be careful not to exceed the dosage indicated on the label or start with a small amount of detergent and increase the amount if necessary.

4. **Hot Wash:** You can kill bacteria by running the washing machine at high temperatures at regular intervals. Select an empty wash program, run the machine with hot water and clean the drum without using detergent.

5. **Use Vinegar or Baking Soda:** Natural cleaning agents like vinegar or baking soda can be effective in removing bad odors from your washing machine. You can prevent odors by adding a cup of vinegar to the detergent dispenser or sprinkling some baking soda into the drum.

6. **Use Odor Eliminators:** There are special odor eliminators on the market for washing machines. You can clean the inside of the machine and prevent bad odors by using one of these products.

7. **Ventilation:** Ventilate the laundry room or area where the washing machine is located regularly. Humid environments can increase bad odors, so reduce humidity by ventilating the area.

By applying these methods regularly, you can prevent bad odors from forming in your washing machine and achieve a cleaner and fresher washing experience.