What Happens If You Leave Wet Clothes in the Washing Machine: Unpleasant Consequences Named

02.02.2024 13:58

Everyone has forgotten to take things out of the washing machine on time at least once.

At first glance, it may seem that nothing will happen to the clothes in this case.

But this is not so.

Experienced housewives know about the unpleasant consequences.

A musty smell appears

A damp environment is an ideal place for bacteria to multiply, which causes unpleasant odors. If you forget things in the machine, they will start to smell damp.

Washing machine
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The fabric fibers suffer

If you forget about wet clothes often, the fabric fibers will suffer.

As a result, jeans and T-shirts will wear out faster: the material will stretch and become deformed.

In addition, the color of things will become duller.

Mold forms inside the drum

If you frequently leave wet clothes inside for a long time, then over time, mold will also appear in the washing machine itself.

As a result, after washing, an unpleasant smell will remain on the clothes.

In this case, you cannot do without additional cleaning of the drum with vinegar and soda.

Earlier we talked about how to properly wash clothes by hand.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor

Content
  1. A musty smell appears
  2. The fabric fibers suffer
  3. Mold forms inside the drum