OK, so apparently I'm either domestically challenged or people just don't realize how important this is. I've seen the washer cleaning tip link on Pinterest and thought, OK maybe that's a good thing to do just to keep it smelling fresh... Nope, it's not just something clean freaks do, it's something everyone who owns a washer should do.
Anyway, (I'm getting to the point I promise) I noticed that our washer kinda has a odor. It's not too bad, I just thought it was the smell of the metal, it's been like that since I moved in. But lately, I can smell it on the clothes after the wash. So I figured it's time for the bleach or vinegar trick. First thing I do is wipe a damp cloth under the rim of the drum....
OMG! I couldn't believe it. I looked at the rag and it was covered in a thick film that looked and smelled like poop! Now this washer is probably about 15 years old. And the owner of the house has always been a man. I was looking at 15 years of dirt, grime, hair and who knows what...