Why do things smell bad after washing: 3 main mistakes

12.03.2024 17:19

You always want your clothes to smell fresh and clean after washing, but it is not always possible to achieve this effect.

For example, if you forget to take your clothes out of the washing machine and put them in the dryer in time, your clothes will start to smell musty.

This means you'll have to rewash your favorite T-shirts or dresses.

The problem may also occur because the drum was overloaded.

If the drum is more than 80% full, the items will not be washed and rinsed well.

Washing machine
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As a result, they will be left with a mixture of the smell of sweat and powder.

Another common mistake that leads to this problem is that not everyone remembers that the drum of the washing machine needs to be cleaned periodically so that mold does not appear due to the accumulation of detergent components and dirt, which will also “give” the things in the drum an unpleasant smell.

Previously, we talked about how to properly wash reusable diapers.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor