Experts' top tips to prevent stink from your washing machine that hits 1 in 4

23 September 2023 , 15:14

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Cleaning and laundry experts Dr. Beckmann are on hand to offer tips on how to combat stinking washing machines (Image: Getty Images)

A study by cleaning and laundry experts Dr. Beckmann has revealed one in four Brits admit their washing machines stink after starting a wash cycle

As today ( Saturday, September 23) happens to be National Love Your Washing Machine Day - designed to encourage Brits to maintain their appliances and save themselves money spent on repairs each year - there's no better time to learn how you can show your appliance a little TLC.

Dr Beckmann spokeswoman Chloe Baker explains: "Brits' washing machines have never been busier. With the start of the new academic year in full swing, households up and down the country are experiencing an influx of dirty laundry - from stained school uniforms to muddy P.E. kits." Indeed, according to nationwide research a shocking one in 10 of us claim to have never cleaned their washing machine, with a quarter of people confessing to their machine emitting a bad odour.

"The nation is regularly faced with the unnecessary cost of repairing large white good items, when it can simply be avoided by giving appliances some well-deserved TLC (Tender, Laundry, Care)," Chloe adds. "Dr. Beckmann is celebrating the much-loved laundry staple for the second year running with a National Love Your Washing Machine Day. Maintaining your household appliances doesn't need to be a chore, with the right laundry care, Brits can keep their washing machines running longer and save themselves hundreds of pounds in the process."

According to Dr. Beckmann's study, one in four Brits admit their machine smells (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chloe continues: "September is the busiest time of year for our washing machines, with first days at school, the end of the summer holidays and pre-university preparation, it can feel like the laundry pile is never-ending. It's incredibly important to make sure all our white goods are given the proper TLC they deserve, to prevent any long-term damage and avoid the unnecessary costs of repairing the appliances. We recommend deep cleaning your machine every two months, or every 30 washes to prolong and protect its lifespan.

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"At Dr. Beckmann, we're celebrating National Love Your Washing Machine Day by paying tribute to the household appliance that helps us feel fresh and clean every day. Whether it's our refreshing Service-it Liquid in Ocean Breeze or Grapefruit and Mint scents, or our intensive Service-it Deep Clean treatment, our range of washing machine cleaners are the perfect solution to keep your washing machine working in top condition, all for an affordable price."

Alan Johnson