Black clothes smell bad after washing. Why does this happen and how to deal with it

24.04.2023 02:30

Many people do not buy black clothes because the unpleasant smell of clothes of this color after washing cannot be removed by anything.

And in this case, the problem is not with the washing machine.

There is a solution to this problem, and this article will tell you about it.

Why do dark clothes smell?

Manufacturers of dark clothing often dye them with black henna and quinoline. The substances are intended to preserve the color.

Unfortunately, these are harmful substances, and in addition, they themselves emit an unpleasant odor.

Washing machine
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When combined with detergents such as all-purpose liquids, capsules or fabric softeners, the chemicals react with each other, causing dark laundry to smell bad after being removed from the drum instead of smelling nice.

Unfortunately, turning the washing machine on again or adding more detergent to the laundry will not help and may even make the smell much worse.

How to wash dark clothes so that they don't smell? Try this simple method.

To wash black clothes, you can use baby detergents and do not add fabric softeners.

Using baby powder or detergent can help remove the unpleasant smell from black clothes, but such products easily take away the brightness of the color. This point is worth considering.

It is better to use either delicate capsules or liquid for washing dark fabrics, adding an additional 50 ml of vinegar during rinsing.

Author: Elena Gutyro Internet resource editor