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We had this a while ago. Tried all those things - citric acid, squeezed lemons, sodium, vinegar - you name it. Gave up and went to our local white goods store to buy a new washing machine but ended up with free advice instead.
- always use washing powder, the liquid stuff gets stuck everywhere and eventually starts to mould / rot
- Once a month, run an empty machine with just white washing powder at 90 degrees
This has worked wonders for us, our washer went from stinky to fresh in two empty washes
- always use washing powder, the liquid stuff gets stuck everywhere and eventually starts to mould / rot
kboy-
The citric acid trick can be very useful if you've got limescale build up that is harbouring smelly bacteria but you need to use loads of it. More than a typical kitchen pot of it.
When I realised that kettle descaler sachets are just citric acid solution, I started buying 2kg bags of citric acid for descaling our kettle, coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher, shower heads etc etc. Much cheaper that way.
I tend to run an empty citric acid load through our washing machine once every three or four months or so.
Stonehedge
I have no idea. Maybe the tiling will work until you change the kitchen?
What's the forum approved method for getting rid of the smells in a washer dryer?
I'm guessing citric acid or sodiunbbicarb?