Why do clean clothes smell bad after washing: several popular reasons

25.05.2023 13:43

Clean clothes after washing should smell like washing powder or at least just fresh.

If the laundry smells bad, most likely there is a problem with the washing machine or the owner did something wrong. Let's try to figure it out.

Why can clothes smell bad after washing?

1. Using detergents incorrectly: If you use too much or too little detergent, it can cause your clothes to smell bad.

2. Incorrect washing temperature: If you wash at too high a temperature, it can damage the fibers of the fabric and make them more susceptible to odor.

Washing machine
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3. Incorrectly selected detergents. Some detergents may have a strong odor that will be transferred to the clothes.

4. Improper drying: If you do not dry your clothes properly, this can also lead to an unpleasant odor.

5. Contamination: If there is contamination on the clothes that was not removed before washing, this can also lead to a bad smell after washing.

6. Bacteria: Bacteria can grow in dirty clothes and leave behind an unpleasant odor.

It should also be added that in addition to cleaning the internal cavities with citric acid, it is necessary to periodically clean the rubber seal of the loading opening. Dirt and residues of detergents accumulate here.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor