What causes the musty laundry smell and what you can do about it

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/what-to-do-musty-wet-laundry-smell/105594232

Important info for all of us.

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monocles@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 1y (2 replies)

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.

WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

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.

Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

It's good you mentioned the no bleach part lol

Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y

I just clean my washing machine every week and keep the machine door open, it never smells