We all want to fall asleep and wake up with joy, and a soft smell in our bed is a guarantee of success in this case. But have you ever put on a duvet or pillowcase that smells fishy, to say the least? This common problem is easy to fix. Here are a few simple home remedies for pleasant-smelling, beautiful bed linen. Why do bed linens smell musty and how can you ensure the freshness of linens? We answer these questions in our article. Read on!
Does your bed linen smell musty after washing? Here are the most common reasons.
- The main cause of unpleasant smelling washed laundry is usually the washing machine itself. Since washing machines are designed to absorb water, the water can sometimes stagnate and form bacteria, mold and limescale. All of these can also clog the filters in the machine, making the problem worse. Additionally, a buildup of detergent residue combined with dirt can also cause bacteria in your washing machine; therefore, cleaning the washing machine regularly is a good start.
- Another common reason why bedding smells bad is because it is wet after washing. If we don't make sure that the fabric is completely dry before putting it in the closet, it is likely that we will end up pulling out bad-smelling bedding after a few days. What you needso that your laundry dries properly, is good ventilation that blows the evaporating water out of the bedding so that it dries quickly enough and avoids the smell of mold and damp.
- Another, quite prosaic reason that is easy to identify is neglected or uncleaned furniture in which we store our laundry or clothes. In this case, it is worth occasionally removing all the contents, opening the drawers or cabinet doors wide and wiping the interior with a mild detergent and drying it completely. Then you can store your bed linen properly, namely in clean cupboards.
How to get rid of bad smells from bedding
Does your bed linen smell musty in the closet? There are some simple home remedies to help you get clean bedding. Here we give some ideas.
Add vinegar to detergent
Vinegar can remove musty smells as well as deal with the stains. It's very simple, add 100g of vinegar and detergent to the detergent compartment. After washing, the laundry should be dried in the fresh air to remove the smell of vinegar. So you have clean bed linen again.
Washing soda comes to the rescue
You can quickly get rid of the musty smell with a simple trick. When washing the laundry, add soda to the machine and rinse the bedding thoroughly. In this way, the problem of the unpleasant smell can be quickly solved. The bed linen will smell fresh after washing, stains will disappear, the gray tone and the fabric will become snow-white.
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Put soap in the closet
With simple tricks you can keep your bed linen fresher for longer. Soap or soap residue – a very simple method to get rid of the unpleasant smell in the cupboards. The soap should first be grated on a coarse grater and the shavings placed in a cloth bag. Place the finished soap deep in the wardrobe; it gives off a pleasant and natural scent that stays on the laundry for longer.
Iron the bed linen
Ironing is the easiest way to “steam out” any remaining moisture left in bedding, and it can also improve the smell. Dry the bed linen with the iron - if the problem with the smell of the bed linen keeps recurring and you avoid ironing it before putting it in the closet, try to get rid of this harmful habit.
Use aromatherapy for laundry
Aroma mist - an effective and pleasant way to quickly eliminate the bad smell of bed linen. All you need to do is add a few drops of a natural fragrance oil to a glass of water. Then pour the liquid into a spray container and spray the bedding as needed. Then let it dry thoroughly and voilà, your laundry smells pleasant again.
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