Fresh-smelling clothes are an important factor that not only boosts your confidence and comfort when going out, but also ensures your well-being. If your clothes often have a bad smell, let’s check if you’re making any of the following mistakes.
Avoid washing clothes at night
Many people wash their clothes at night, let them dry overnight, and then go to sleep because they’re busy. However, washing at night means the clothes will take longer to dry. This makes them moist, moldy, and smelly. Therefore, it’s best to wash clothes in the morning, dry them during the day, and they will dry faster and smell like sunshine and wind.
Leaving clothes in the washing machine for too long
After washing, you should take the clothes out and hang them immediately. The washing machine contains a lot of bacteria. Leaving the clothes in there for too long increases the risk of developing bacteria that cause odor.
Air dry clothes in a well-ventilated area
If you don’t want to use a dryer or artificial fragrance, you should air dry your clothes in a well-ventilated area, space them out, and avoid allowing them to touch each other. Especially in an apartment, pay attention to the wind direction and the drying direction to avoid being affected by kitchen odors or close proximity to the trash. You should dry the clothes in a place with mild sunlight, and they will smell really fresh.
Make sure the clothes are completely dry before folding and storing them
A damp corner can cause odor and bacteria to develop if you fold the clothes and put them away. Therefore, make sure the clothes are completely dry before storing them.
Use natural essential oils or scented wax in the wardrobe
Wardrobes can emit odors such as wood or plastic that can stick to clothes. Moreover, on rainy days with high humidity, the wardrobe can also absorb odors. Therefore, you should put a bottle of scented essential oil or scented wax in the wardrobe to prevent them from smelling bad and transferring odors to each other. The wardrobe is also a place to store clothes that are not suitable for the current season. So you need to clearly divide the areas and use moisture-absorbing packets.
You should also remember to clean the wardrobe regularly. Take advantage of your days off to rearrange your items, open the wardrobe door to let in fresh air, and kill bacteria.
Using coffee to freshen clothes
If you don’t like fabric softener or perfume, you can put a bag of coffee in the wardrobe. Coffee helps absorb odors and moisture very well, making the wardrobe smell better.
You can also make your clothes smell good with dry herbs like lavender, rose petals… by placing them in the wardrobe.
