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You can easily and cheaply get rid of the smell by using a product called smelly washer, go to smellywasher.com
manganese feels like a bump or feels rough
Though I have never experienced a dust storm in Australia, I have encountered a few minor dust storms in the Texas panhandle. They have a very distinctive smell. It's hard to explain, but if I had to define it, it would be musty.
My guess is - water that is still sitting inside the inner parts starts to drain as the load is beign drained. Maybe run an empty cycle with bleach in it. Just a thought. There is a product called Smelly Washer that will take the smell out of your washing machine.
Contact your appliance repairman. Unplug the appliance first, and check the area to see if the smell could be coming from somewhere else.
The motor runs in one direction to agitate, in the opposite direction to spin. If the reversing switch is bad, the brake will not release, the tub won't spin, and you may smell the belt getting hot due to slippage.
"The musty smell of the attic filled my nostrils" BWHAHAHAHAHAHAH
The first step to getting a musty smell out of a closed up house is to open the windows. You will also want to burn some candles. Spraying Lysol will also help get rid of the musty smell.
The musty smell that Brian notices when he wakes up is caused by the dampness and mold growth in the shelter. The combination of moisture and lack of ventilation can create a musty odor.
Bleach
Vinegar
wash everything and febreze...
you wash it????
try using an air freshener
A "musty" smell would describe a damp animal
It can be a sign of mildew or mold.
It is most likely from mold in and/or under your upholstery.
smell it! old original cards have an unmistakable musty basement smell that cannot be reproduced.