We've All Been Washing Clothes Wrong: This is Why Your Clothes Smell, and Here's How to Properly Wash and Solve Your Problems
We bring you the best way to get rid of bad smells on clothes after washing in the machine, as well as how to best clean it if the unpleasant smell recurs.
TL;DR
- Do not overfill the washing machine; ensure your hand can fit inside above the clothes.
- Properly loading the machine ensures clothes are washed effectively, stains are removed, and detergent rinses out.
- Overfilling can lead to water not penetrating clothes fully, resulting in incomplete washing and detergent residue.
- To deep-clean a washing machine, spray the door and rubber seal with white vinegar, then add 500g of baking soda to the drum and run a high-temperature cycle.
- For heavily soiled machines, use about 50ml of white vinegar in the detergent compartment or drum.