foto: Instagram/@rumatridi
Brilio.net - Washing clothes with detergent and perfume certainly aims to make clothes fresher. Unfortunately, this hope does not always run smoothly.
In some cases, clothes that have been washed and soaked in perfume can smell musty. This problem is often annoying, especially if you have used quality detergent and washed with the right technique.
One of the main reasons clothes still smell musty after washing is trapped moisture. Clothes that are not dried properly or left in the washing machine for too long after the washing process is complete can cause mold and bacteria to grow, which are the source of unpleasant odors.
Additionally, using too much detergent can also be a cause, as detergent residue left in the fabric fibers can bind moisture and create an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.
The solution, make sure to immediately remove the clothes from the washing machine after the cycle is complete and hang them to dry completely, either in direct sunlight or using a dryer with good ventilation. Using the right amount of detergent is also important, because too much detergent can not only damage the fabric fibers but also make it difficult to get clothes really clean. If the musty smell persists, you can rely on one kitchen ingredient to overcome it.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @rumatridi on Thursday (5/12), the kitchen ingredient in question is baking soda. Well, baking soda can eliminate musty odors and detergent residue that is still attached. But for maximum results, baking soda should be mixed with other ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
photo: Instagram/@rumatridi
How to dress, just put the clothes in the bucket. Then add baking soda and sodium bicarbonate to taste. If so, pour hot water and mix with tap water until the temperature is warm enough. If so, press and soak the clothes for 1 hour.
photo: Instagram/@rumatridi
After soaking, squeeze and rinse with running water. If necessary, you can rinse it using a washing machine as usual. Then after rinsing, immediately dry it in the sun until dry. That way, the musty smell will immediately disappear and the aroma will be fresh again.
photo: Instagram/@rumatridi
This video about the trick to remove musty odor from clothes has been watched more than 4,000 times. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most of them admitted that they wanted to practice the trick directly.
" Wow, this is worth a try, " said Instagram @casa_de_kath.
" Wow, cool, must try ," said Instagram @rumah_lalaku.
" I want to try it too, thanks for the info, sis ," said Instagram @rumah.zra.
" It's true that sometimes even after using perfume, it becomes musty ," wrote the Instagram account @rumahmungilkelana.
" These are really useful tips, sis ," commented the Instagram account @rumahibubapak.
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