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What causes the musty laundry smell and what you can do about it (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 4 days ago by TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] monocles@lemmy.zip 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Put a half cup of ammonia in the wash. Don't mix with bleach. Dry as soon as it's done washing. No more funk.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

It's good you mentioned the no bleach part lol

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

You don't need ammonia. Just warm cycle and a half cup of detergent. Fill the softener dispenser with vinegar. Extra rinse cycle is good to remove any residue. Hang within a few hours of washing. If you can't hang them outside, aim a fan at the hanger.

I haven't had this problem in years.