Why old clothes have bad smell ?

[ChenShuang]

I have a few pieces of old clothes and I wear them regularly but they have bad smell even though I wash them regularly.

Pls explain

 

[UltimaOnline]

I have a few pieces of old clothes and I wear them regularly but they have bad smell even though I wash them regularly.

Pls explain

https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/essence-delicate-detergent-refill-anti-bacterial-800ml-11808654

 

[True Believer]

I have a few pieces of old clothes and I wear them regularly but they have bad smell even though I wash them regularly. Pls explain

Even with regular washing, older clothing may retain traces of sweat, skin cells and body odour. Such residues accumulate over time and contribute to the musty smell. Don't forget that we live in a hot and humid environment in S'pore. Those who rely on public transport perspire more from walking to the bus stop or MRT station. Not everyone goes from home to a car and then to office where there is air-conditioning almost every step of the way.

 

[ChenShuang]

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https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/essence-delicate-detergent-refill-anti-bacterial-800ml-11808654

Suitable for indoor drying ?

 

[UltimaOnline]

Suitable for indoor drying ?

Can.

 

[syed putra]

I have a few pieces of old clothes and I wear them regularly but they have bad smell even though I wash them regularly.

Pls explain

Use a dryer after wash.

 

[laksaboy]

I have a few pieces of old clothes and I wear them regularly but they have bad smell even though I wash them regularly.

Pls explain

It's your body smell. They retain a 'memory' of your smell.

 

[ChenShuang]

Use a dryer after wash.

It is not wise to buy dryer because we can easily dry our clothes in Singapore

 

[syed putra]

It is not wise to buy dryer because we can easily dry our clothes in Singapore

It's not dry enough due to humidity. Hence the odour. Unless it's a really hot sunny day, no clouds, maybe.
Try using dryer and the smell will disappear.

 

[ChenShuang]

It's not dry enough due to humidity. Hence the odour. Unless it's a really hot sunny day, no clouds, maybe.
Try using dryer and the smell will disappear.

It damages our clothes

 

[UltimaOnline]

It damages our clothes

If humidity is a problem, place your clothes drying rack in an air-con room, that will suck away any humidity.

 

[syed putra]

It damages our clothes

Nonsense. It saves time ironing if done right. Can fold straight away.

 

[syed putra]

If humidity is a problem, place your clothes drying rack in an air-con room, that will suck away any humidity.

You need the heat to blast the smell.

 

[UltimaOnline]

You need the heat to blast the smell.

Wrong. From experience hot air clothes dryers are just a waste of money and electricity.

Drying clothes in an air-con room after washing with anti-bacteria scented detergent completely eliminates any smell, only a fragrant scent remains.

 

[ChenShuang]

Wrong. From experience hot air clothes dryers are just a waste of money and electricity.

Drying clothes in an air-con room after washing with anti-bacteria scented detergent completely eliminates any smell, only a fragrant scent remains.

I have tried that before but I think it may overwork the AC because the AC need to work harder to get rid of the humidity

 

[UltimaOnline]

I have tried that before but I think it may overwork the AC because the AC need to work harder to get rid of the humidity

Never had any problems doing this with my AC for the past few decades.

Make sure you invest in a good AC brand like Mitsubishi Electric. If you want to install a new AC, I recommend you ask for Ah Chen to do the installation, he's very experienced and competent :
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