It makes sense to assume your washer cleans itself with all the detergent and water that runs through it. Unfortunately, this is not how it works. In fact, not cleaning your washer regularly can cause your clean clothes to smell bad. Let me show you how to fix this. In a Toploader, clean the top part of the barrel and the fabric softener dispenser. Soap scum and other grime will accumulate, so use your choice of a cleaning solution and a scrub brush to clean the washer thoroughly. Then toss an @