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The following things must also be considered:
Organize the detergent cabinet.
At the very least, you should clean it every a week to get rid of any surplus detergent that can develop a musty odor. Be wary of the self-cleaning feature; it’s an option on many appliances that, when activated, heats the drum to 70 °C, killing any germs that may have settled there. On the other hand, the desired outcome is not always achieved.
Keep the door open when the washing cycle is finished.
A golden rule: after each load of laundry, be sure to keep the door open to the washing machine so the drum may air out. If you seal it, no air can get in, and the high humidity will encourage the growth of germs.
Following every wash, wipe the door seal.
Speaking of humidity, it is imperative that you thoroughly dry the door’s rubber seal. After every wash, use a fresh cloth. Water in the seal may quickly produce unpleasant smells if this is not done.
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