Use Antimicrobial Laundry Detergent
Regular laundry powders and detergents are primarily designed to remove dirt, and their antimicrobial properties are often not very strong. If bacteria are not killed, they can cling to clothes and cause illness to the wearer. You can use a specialized laundry detergent, powder, or antibacterial solution for clothes when the weather is humid.
Appropriate Amount of Clothes for Washing Machine Load
You should pay attention to washing a sufficient amount of clothes that is suitable for the load capacity of the machine. Overloading the machine will cause it to be overwhelmed and the clothes will not be thoroughly cleaned. Putting too few clothes in the machine will cause it to not operate at full capacity, resulting in waste.
Allow clothes to occupy about 70-85% of the machine’s allowable weight to ensure effective cleaning as well as prolong the lifespan of the machine.
Wash Clothes in the Morning
The morning is the best time to wash clothes. This allows your clothes to have ample drying time during the day. Hanging clothes at night, when the ambient temperature drops and humidity increases, will cause clothes to take longer to dry.

Wash clothes in the morning for clothes to have more drying time during the day.
Hang Clothes Immediately After Washing
After washing, you should immediately take the clothes out to dry. This helps clothes to dry quickly, without wrinkles and without unpleasant odors. If clothes are left in the washing machine overnight, the humidity combined with the high temperature and poor air circulation in the drum will cause bacteria to grow quickly, resulting in unpleasant odors.
Wash with Hot Water
To speed up the drying process, you can use the hot water washing mode. Hot water not only has antibacterial effects but also evaporates faster, making clothes dry quickly and without steam.
Prioritize Washing Important Clothes
During wet rainy weather, you should prioritize washing clothes that are dirtier, more important, and need to be worn more frequently. Thicker clothes that are less dirty and worn less can be hung up, stored in a dry place, and washed later.
Use Fabric Softener
Fabric softener products help clothes become soft and have a pleasant scent. During rainy days, you should prioritize using fabric softeners with antibacterial properties and long-lasting fragrance to keep clothes fresh and odorless.
Space Clothes Apart While Drying
There should be a certain distance between clothes to allow moisture to escape, helping clothes to dry faster.
Do Not Dry Clothes in the Bathroom or Toilet
For families with balconies or separate clotheslines, you can freely hang clothes. However, for families with narrow living spaces and no drying area during rainy days, you should avoid drying clothes in the bathroom or toilet. These locations are always damp and have a lot of bacteria, so if clothes are dried there, they will take longer to dry and may develop unpleasant odors. In this case, you can choose another location in the house to dry clothes. Make use of sunny, clear weather to take clothes outside to dry.
Iron Clothes
After hanging for a while, you may find that your clothes are almost completely dry, with just a little dampness remaining. At this point, you can bring the clothes inside and use an iron to gently press them. Ironing clothes not only helps them become flat and wrinkle-free but also removes moisture, ensuring that the clothes are completely dry.