Clothes smelling musty? Here are 6 ways to keep your clothes smelling fresh!

Fragrance can have great effect on people. For example, the smell of lavender can reduce stress, anxiety and induce sleep. Fragrances are often used to evoke certain emotions, as well as transport us to a particular memory. There is nothing worse than musty clothes. It can make people seem unprofessional, not to mention, give off the image of poor personal hygiene. So our experts at EasyLife have found 5 great hacks to keep your laundry smelling fresh and fragrant.

1. Perfumed Dryer Sheets

Scented dryer sheets absorb moisture, which bad odours cling onto. This keeps your clothes and smelling fresh and clean. If you tuck used dryer sheets in the closet or put inside the pockets of your clothes can make a big impact in keeping unpleasant smells at bay. Alternatively, you can spray a facial tissue with your favourite cologne and toss it inside your closet, or in between folded clothes.

2. Baking Soda

The internet has made us aware of baking soda being used as a stain remover. Did you know it can also neutralise bad odour from your clothes?
Simply put 2-3 tablespoon of baking soda inside a small and breathable container. The baking soda absorbs the moisture in your closet, keeping your clothes from smelling musty and leaves them smelling fresh and clean

3. Essential Oils

Essential oils are commonly used liven up our living spaces or as fragrance in our soap bars. Essential oils can also be used to make our clothing smell great. Just put a few drops of your favourite essential oil in your washing machine during the last rinse cycle.
In addition, you can also soak up a cotton ball with your favourite essential oil and place it in your closet or drawer. It’s like having a nicer smelling moth ball!

4. Soap Bars

Which of your five senses are triggered when you walk past a soap store?
The smell of soap bar is very welcoming and noticeable. You can actually apply that smell to your drawer or closet. Use a strong scented soap and wrap it in a thin cloth and place it in the back of your closet or drawer. The lovely smell of the soap bar will stick to your clothes, making them smell nice and fresh. Be sure to change the soap every six month to keep the fragrance fresh.

5. Vinegar

To remove any bad odour inside your closet or drawers, just mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle and mist over your clothes.
Vinegar is a staple in most DYI cleaning solutions. One reason for this is because of its odour-neutralising effect. Simply put 1 tablespoon of vinegar into your laundry load to remove any unwanted odour. Your laundry might come out with the smell of vinegar, but that smell disappears once your clothes are dry.

6. Fabric Softener

Using fabric softener is a great way of keeping fabrics soft and wrinkle-free. A study by the Consumer Reports also found fabric softeners as an effective tool in removing odours.
Try adding 35ml of fabric softener per 4-5kg of load or 55ml per 6-7kg.
We recommend thoroughly reading the care instructions before using fabric softeners. Items such as towels and athleisure clothing don’t mix well with fabric softeners. Fabric softeners typically coat clothes with silicon oil, making them slippery and less absorbent.

The takeaway

A musty smelling closet or drawer can be a sign of dampness. It is important to ensure your clothes have time to fully air-out before putting them away. We also recommend checking your closet periodically for signs of moisture or mould.
Clothes with bad odour can affect your mood and put a damper on things. To keep your clothes smelling fresh, use these 5 life-changing hacks all year round!
All laundry washed with EasyLife uses specially formulated, long lasting fabric conditioner that is not only kind to your clothes, but also ensures that they stay smelling fresh for long. With EasyLife, you’ll never have to worry about smelling unprofessional.