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I feel this machine does wash well. I have ferrets, they're stinky. I add the usual amount of detergent and softener but I also add the downy unstoppables. The clothes come out smelling great and clean. I also have a senior cat that pukes everywhere, I also do the same for whatever he decides to bless with his nastiness and things come out clean as well. (I also don't pre-treat). We also got the marching dryer it does a great job!