Can someone help with a w/machine problem pls?

Aye the problem is that people assume it will still wash laundry properly only much quicker. But if that was the case why do they think the normal wash cycles take so long? If clothes can be washed properly in half an hour then all the cycles would be that quick.

The manufacturers are to blame for calling them "quick wash". They aren't really "wash" cycles they are often just for freshening up laundry that's not actually dirty.

you imagine what a selling point is with a lot of people though - see it in an electrical showroom with something like "do a wash in as low as 15 minutes" , and they be like "oh lets go for that one!" .....

Quick washes are useless 🙂

Exactly Andy. I thought I was being economical by using the quick wash on 40 and 60 degrees, taking around 35 minutes. Not long enough to kill germs and creating the most awful smell. Thank goodness its sorted now.

I'd much rather 2 hour 20 minutes wash with lovely smelling laundry than saving energy and worrying about people thinking I'm wearing dirty clothes 🙃

Thank you for your help x

ah yes that certainly would not help. - I dont even think washing machines can even reach 40'c or 60'c on quick washes and yet to kill germs / bacteria you have to wash at least at 60'c temperature for at least an hour .

I would say a lot of the time that if the bacteria is not killed after the previous wash then it can carry over to the next load you are washing.

The Dettol antibac laundry cleanser is supposed to kill bacteria at low temperatures and quick washes.

Thank you andyr12345.

I always dry my washing machine; the seal, the drawer and components and leave the door open to air it.

I think I've sorted the problem now anyway. I don't think I was washing enough on higher temperatures. Always using the quick wash does the machine and items no favours at all.

Thank you for your suggestions 😊

hello @AMJ - you could try experimenting with different fabric softener , concentrated ones i find very strong smelling, especially the likes of Lenor conditioner, and other fabric softeners especially from lidl and aldi own brand not as strong.

Have you tried these kind of lenor scent booster granuals as well in your wash ?

Have you done a monthly drum clean maintenance wash at 90'c with no washing and no detergent in the drum ?

have you regularly removed the soap drawer out of the machine and took out the blue insert on the fabric softener side and cleaned it all under a running tap in the sink and cleaned out the soap drawer housing?

Do you leave the washing machine door open after every wash (and some even say the soap drawer a bit) just to let some fresh air circulate into the machine?

These tips may help