The problems is not your washer, your detergent, fabric softener, etc. It is thew towels. So many of the towels now must be made of low quality material that is imported from who knows where - even the expensive towels aren't immune to this problem. I have noticed that my old towels are fine, the newer ones are the problem. Dish towels and dish clothes are the WORSE! In addition I've bought several new bathmats & my cat uses them for a litter box because their smell is so bad! FYI - I have the same front loader washer I've had for over 10 years. ... View related article.