ORIGINAL: Washington Hunter
I always run a load through the washer void of clothing with a good bit of scent free detergent before actually throwing my clothes in.
I know this doesn't completely rid the washer of the other detergent smells, but it definitely [read; probably] knocks it down a bit.
As for the dryer, I throw a fresh earth fabric softener sheet in there and it definitely comes out smelling like dirt. Throw it directly into a Rubbermain container with fresh earth and pine wafers and I'm smelling like a forest when I get dressed.
Dan, I too run a load (sometimes two) before washing my clothes. And agree it knocks it down.
I usually hang dry my clothes though.
Then into a container with an assortment of "good stuff": Pine Needles, oak leaves etc. try to cut down on how much poison ivy I throw in; however.
edit: because I can't spell...