Sometimes it happens that recently washed clothes very quickly get an unpleasant smell, but they have not yet been worn or used in another possible way. Of course, such an outcome will not bring pleasure to anyone, but before you rush to remodel things, you need to figure out why all the same there is an unpleasant smell and what to do to avoid this. The article is devoted to the reasons for the appearance and ways to get rid of unpleasant, and sometimes very nasty odors.
Where is the mustiness in the closet?
One of the reasons for the appearance of this unpleasant problem is the usual sloppiness of the owners. Often with recently washed clothes, worn items also get into the closet. Because of this, all the things inside get an unpleasant smell. But not all things should be washed after the first wear. For example, jeans or sweaters will quickly deteriorate with frequent washing. To solve this problem, it is necessary to separate the washed and everyday clothes, then the problem with an unpleasant smell can be easily and productively solved.
Stale and stale due to wet items in the closet
Many clothing owners often put incompletely dried items in their closets. In combination with not-so-good ventilation inside most cabinets, any unpleasant odor is quickly and permanently absorbed by things. And some odors are very difficult to get rid of, such as tobacco or animal odors. To solve this problem, you should carefully dry all things before putting it in the closet, as well as get rid of possible unpleasant odors inside the closet without folding clean clothes with already worn ones.
You can also put in a closet a bag with herbs or herbs, flower petals or dried fruit, a scarf treated with various perfumes, or with pieces of aromatic soap, you can choose any pleasant smell. This will save things from an unpleasant odor and give it the necessary aroma.
Features of the material and cabinet design
Most cabinets, due to the design and material features, do not have good ventilation, which is why there is always high humidity inside. Related to this is another reason for the appearance of unpleasant odors on clothing. Mold due to high humidity also carries an unpleasant odor.
To do this, it is necessary to treat the cabinet with special tools or a simple hydrogen peroxide and carry out wet cleaning in it. In this case, the mold problem is solved once and for all. It is also worth noting that the clothes should not be inside the cabinet for a long time and it needs to be “aired” at least sometimes, and the cabinet should be dried. Also, when dealing with mold, water with vinegar or a tablet of activated carbon will be good tools.
Features of things
It is worth noting that some things do not tolerate washing in the car or require special ironing. For handwashing, you can also add a spoonful of soda or vinegar to get rid of nasty odors. Many models of irons today have a steam ironing function, which helps to keep things fresh for a long time. But after ironing, it is best to “air” things to minimize the possibility of an unpleasant odor. Do not forget about materials that need careful drying more than others, for example, some silk fabrics are more prone to unpleasant odors.
Poor conditioner, powder
Some powders can not always remove unpleasant odors, which can seriously affect the aroma of clothes, and a poor-quality conditioner may not eliminate unsympathetic aromas, but add new ones. Inadequate household chemicals can also cause this smell. Changing the powder or adding a spoonful of vinegar to it can solve the problem of the appearance of musty aromas. The problem can also be hidden in the washing machine, in which a fungus can form, which cannot have a good effect on the smells of laundry. In this case, you must use special tools designed to get rid of mold or consult with a specialist in this field.
Other reasons
Also, a serious reason for the unpleasant odor is the direct proximity to the kitchen, pets, household chemicals and other sources of such aromas. Clothing, saturated with a smell, can smell as well and sometimes bring it out is not as simple as we would like. In this case, it is best to move clothing away from similar odor sources, if possible. Otherwise, adding vinegar or soda during washing to the powder will help get rid of this problem.
What to do to avoid suffocation?
Summing up the article, it is necessary to highlight a small list of rules, observing which you can completely from breathless clothes:
- Thoroughly dry the clothes before putting them in the closet, so it will remain fresh much longer;
- After taking off her clothes, it is necessary to “ventilate” so that the musty smell does not transfer to other things;
- Separate everyday and washed clothes so that the smell from one does not pass to the other;
- We must not forget about the characteristics of the material, because some fabrics need more care;
- Periodically carry out wet cleaning in the closet and do preventive work against mold;
- Make sure that the powder or conditioner eliminates unpleasant odors, otherwise add a spoonful of vinegar or soda when washing;
- Keep clothes away from various sources of nasty odors;
- You can put a bag in a cupboard with herbs, fruits, flower petals or a scarf soaked in perfume to give the clothes the necessary smell;
- Gently put the laundry in the closet; there are many beautiful ways on the Internet to fold the laundry, which will help get rid of the unsympathetic smell.
Unpleasant or even nasty smells are a problem that many housewives have encountered and want to get rid of as soon as possible. By following a series of simple rules, you can get rid of unnecessary aromas and increase the desire to wear clothes, with the help of pleasant smelling smells, getting rid of the problem for a very long period.
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