Originally Posted by
Oksewnsew
OK, I read ALL the comments (so I wouldn't repeat something).. I LOVE MY FRONT LOAD, washer & dryer, will never have a top loader again. One thing I may suggest for cleaning, also good to use in wash, is Hydrogen Peroxide! Cheap and works wonders for cleaning & odors. I put some in an old spray bottle and ever so often I squirt it in and around & under the seal. I have never had odors - and it's ok for septic tanks. It works good for getting rid of the soap residue. You can pick it up at $ Tree or $ General, for 1.00. It also works for pet odors, removes stinky odors after cooking something potent...lolo Just food for thought. 
It also safely removes black mold too, I just went thru that in my house, bleach won't do that and yes, the smell is better