Tried Everything And Your Washing Machine Still Stinks? Use This Heavy-Duty Option

When your laundry comes out stinkier than it was before it went in, that's a sign that your washing machine is due for a deep cleaning. Between moisture, detergent build-up, and all the dirt and gunk from your clothes, washing machines can get quite dirty themselves and may start to smell. It's important to regularly clean the inside of your washing machine, the detergent trays, and the filters. If your washing machine still smells bad, a heavy-duty mold remover gel might be your saving grace.

Mold and mildew can cause some serious stink in your washing machine. This is especially true for front loading machines, which contain a rubber gasket on the door to prevent water from leaking from the drum. That rubber gasket has many nooks and crannies where moisture can accumulate, leading to mold and mildew growth.

You can prevent this issue by removing your laundry promptly and leaving your front load washing machine door open. Many people forget these steps and don't clean the washing machine until the stinky mold is impossible to ignore. However, that doesn't mean it's too late to fix. A mold remover gel and stain remover called Sugelary, which is popular on TikTok and Amazon, may be effective when nothing else works.

When you first spot mold, you might reach for your trusty bleach, but bleach and mold have a complicated relationship — while it's effective to an extent, it may leave roots and spores behind, and it also feeds future mold growth because it contains water. White vinegar is a better bet and is effective on mildew, but it still has its limitations. Sometimes no household product quite does the trick for a washing machine with stubborn mold and stains. In this case, a specialized mold remover with a fungicide is your best bet.

Sugelary contains similar ingredients to other mold removers, including antifungal agents that kill and prevent mold. But, while many mold removers come in spray form, Sugelary is a gel with an applicator tip that's specifically designed for washing machine gaskets. That makes it a breeze to apply and get into every section. With spray products, people often stuff the gasket with paper towels before spraying to keep the liquid in place rather than all pooling at the bottom. This is effective too, but it's an extra step that's not necessary with Sugelary.

To apply this product, use the applicator to apply it to the entire rubber gasket, making sure to reach into the cracks and concentrate on areas with the most mold growth or staining. Some people say they see results in as little as 10 minutes, but Sugelary instructs users to leave the product on for three to eight hours to reach full effectiveness. Scrub if necessary, then wipe away the product and dead mold with a towel. If some spots need more attention, you can repeat this process. You may also need to clean the rest of the washer door. Afterward, it's a good idea to re-wash your whole washing machine by running the sanitize cycle or running it on empty on the hottest setting.

Aside from being stinky, mold is also bad for your health, so proper protection is key during the cleaning process. Wear rubber gloves; don't touch the mold or the Sugelary with bare hands. To avoid breathing in mold spores, wear an N95 mask.