From On the Level…

Do you have stinky pants? It might be your washer if Smelly Washer is to be believed. Apparently, detergents and fabric softeners can build up in the washer and create a foul odor. I didn’t believe it until I asked around the office and a co-worker reported that it happened to him.

This sounds plausible, but why won’t bleach take care of the problem instead of the fancy product they talk about?