Have you ever opened your washing machine, hoping to smell fresh laundry, only to be met with a damp, musty or even moldy smell instead? You're not alone. Although most people think that cleaning your washing machine happens while you're doing the laundry, the truth is quite different. Over time, detergent residues, softeners, limescale and microparticles of dirt from clothes accumulate inside the machine - in the drawers, drum, pipes and rubber seals. This creates ideal conditions for the development of bacteria and fungi, resulting in unpleasant odors, stains on clothes and even malfunctions.