‘Keeps pipes clean’ Banish unpleasant washing machine smells

Washing machines can accumulate unpleasant smells which are often caused by a combination of mould, mildew and bacteria. When clothes are put in the machine, oils from our bodies, dirt, hair and scum can get trapped in the gasket, pipes, seal and detergent dispenser.With this in mind, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, whose full name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have shared their hacks for banishing unpleasant smells from washing machines.The cleaning and lifestyle influencer has more than 4.5 million followers on Instagram and often shares her garden and home tips online.Fans of hers have taken to social media in recent years to share their own hacks for solving common household problems.Louise McGough asked: ‘Best tip for a nice-smelling washing machine, please?READ MORE: Houseplants that remove mould and condensation from your home ‘Keeps pipes clean!’ Banish unpleasant washing machine smells with 80p household staple (Image: GETTY)’Smells of drains. I’ve put white vinegar through it, done 90°C washes etc. Please help!’The post was inundated with comments from Mrs Hinch fans but the most suggested solution was to use soda crystals.Sammy Grossman commented: ‘Soda crystals and a capful of Zoflora on a 90C wash.’Susan Findlay replied: ‘Soda crystals in a hot wash.’DON’T MISSExperts share method to grow Japanese maples now [INSIGHT]’Permanently kill weeds’ using three ‘everyday household items’ [UPDATE]’Key area’ to prune Japanese maples for ‘healthier growth’  [ANALYSIS]Looking for a new home, or just fancy a look? Add your postcode below or visit InYourArea Mrs Hinch’s top cleaning tips (Image: EXPRESS)Tracey Downing wrote: ‘I was told by the drain man to stop using powder and use liquid instead as the powder kept clogging up my drains.’He said he’s always being called out for this same problem. You just don’t know who to believe.’Tricia Alexander suggested: ‘If you’re using pods go back to powder, that’s what caused the smell in mine and when I changed back to powder the smell vanished.’Jade Fielden replied: ‘Make sure you leave the door open a little after every wash.’Charlie Hamling commented: ‘It’s probably your drain, not your washing machine.’Samantha Sweeting said: ‘Try cleaning the u-bend where your outlet pipe is connected. I had the same problem, cleaned that out and solved it.’