Alright, so I decided to finally tackle that washing machine funk that's been bugging me for a while. You know, that slightly musty smell even after you’ve just washed a load? Yeah, that. I figured, let's try this Lysol Washing Machine Cleaner I've been seeing everywhere. Here's how it went down.

First things first: Prep work. I yanked out the detergent dispenser drawer thingy. Man, that thing was gross! All slimy and gunky. Gave it a good scrub with hot, soapy water. Seriously, if you haven't cleaned yours lately, do it. You'll thank me.

Next, I wiped down the rubber seal around the washing machine door. Found some black mildew spots lurking. Used a bleach pen on those bad boys, let it sit for a few minutes, then wiped it clean. Looked much better!

Now, for the main event. The Lysol stuff.

• I grabbed the bottle of Lysol Washing Machine Cleaner. Followed the instructions on the label – pretty straightforward.
• Poured the whole bottle into the detergent dispenser. Yeah, the whole thing.
• Closed everything up and set the washing machine to the "clean washer" cycle. My machine has one, but if yours doesn't, just use the hottest, longest cycle you've got.

Waiting game. The cycle ran for about an hour and a half. I just chilled and watched some TV. You could probably do laundry or something while you wait, but I figured I'd give the machine my undivided attention this time.

The aftermath. Once the cycle was done, I opened the washing machine door. Immediately noticed a cleaner, fresher smell. Not overpowering, just...clean. I peeked inside the drum. Seemed a lot brighter and less dingy than before.

I gave the rubber seal another wipe down, just in case. Then, I ran a quick rinse cycle with nothing in it, just to be extra sure all the cleaner was gone. Maybe overkill, but hey, better safe than sorry.

Final verdict? I think it worked pretty darn well! My washing machine smells a whole lot better, and I feel like it's actually clean now. I'll probably do this every month or so to keep the funk away. Definitely worth the effort!