I'm not the only one who still smells when I wash my clothes, right?
Have you ever run a washing machine and put in plenty of detergent, but your clothes still smell musty?
Every time that happened, I'd think, "Why is this happening?" and start doing laundry again, sniffing around, and just stressing myself out for no reason. But then I realized it wasn't because I was lazy, but because of my lifestyle.
Inside the washing machine, it's much dirtier than you think.
The outside of the washing machine looks clean, so I assumed the inside would be clean, too. But that's not the case. Water stains and detergent residue constantly build up inside, and bacteria thrive there. If you wash your clothes in that condition, no matter how good the detergent, it's impossible to eliminate odor. That's why it's crucial to run a drum cleaner at least once a month.
The habit of taking things out right after washing
This is really nothing special, but it has a huge effect.
“"I'll take it out later..." If you leave it in the washing machine for a few hours, the smell will permeate the inside. Before I knew this, I couldn't understand why the smell wouldn't go away even after drying it. Now, whenever the alarm goes off, I take it out immediately.
Will it get cleaner if I add more detergent?
I used to double the amount of detergent every time my clothes started to smell. But this actually turned out to be a problem. The remaining detergent residue would linger on the clothes, aggravating the smell. Now, I just use the amount indicated on the label. That's the best solution.
The faster the laundry dries, the better.
When drying indoors, if there's no ventilation, the laundry stays wet all day. Then, the smell returns. These days, even just turning on a fan while hanging laundry helps it dry much faster and eliminates the smell.
Please don't close the washing machine door.
Once you've unloaded all your laundry, leave the washer door slightly ajar. The moisture inside creates odors. Changing just this one thing can significantly reduce odors.
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I'm not the only one who gets stressed out by the smell of laundry.
But with just a little bit of care, washing machine maintenance can be easier than you think. Starting today, try taking your laundry out immediately after it's done and leaving the door open. You'll notice the odors disappearing from your clothes in no time.