Laundry smells bad after drying

If your laundry smells unpleasant after the drying cycle is complete, there are a few things you can do to resolve this. The tips shown in the list below are simple to follow and can go a long way in the strive for a perfect load.

When the tumble dryer is regularly maintained, the performance and lifetime of the appliance significantly improve. If you haven’t used the appliance for a while, certain unpleasant smells can start to crawl their way through the appliance drum. Cleaning the tumble dryer with a care product will keep odours away and ensure your load comes out perfectly dry every time.

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Make sure that you use enough detergent when loading the washing machine and that you follow the instructions on the care labels as choosing the right temperature setting for the cycle is essential. Another thing to consider is giving your machine a maintenance wash as limescale, bacteria and mould could develop with consistent usage.

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While it can be tempting to add as many items as possible to a single load, to properly do their job, both your washing machine and tumble dryer need space. If you are unsure how much clothes to put in, refer to your instruction manual which will tell you what the recommended load size is per each drying programme. A good rule of thumb to follow is that you should be able to fit a hand’s width above the line of clothes.

Leaving laundry in the drum for too long after the washing or drying cycle has finished could lead to stale smells. Remember that you can delay the start of the cycle so that your laundry is ready at a more convenient time.

If your laundry did not dry properly and you have put it away, it will likely develop a damp smell. Make sure that all items have properly dried before putting the load away.