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Drying and cooking smells
Short answer: Fabric absorbs smells from the air, and damp clothes absorb far more than dry ones. If you dry laundry ...
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Why clothes can smell after slow drying
Short answer: When wet clothes stay damp for more than a day, bacteria get time to multiply. The smell comes from the...
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The smell is in the wardrobe, not in the clothes
Short answer: When clean clothes smell musty, the problem is usually the wardrobe and not the wash. Air it out, wipe ...
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Myth, smell means the clothes are dirty
Short answer: Smell and dirt are two different things. A garment can smell without being dirty, and it can be dirty w...
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Myth, sweat smells by itself
Short answer: Fresh sweat is almost odourless. The smell only appears when bacteria on the skin break the sweat down,...
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Fibre and odour, what happens over a day
Short answer: Nothing happens in the first few hours. After four to six hours, the bacteria on the skin start breakin...
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Why synthetic fabrics smell faster
Short answer: Odour forms when bacteria on the skin get moisture and warmth. Synthetic fibres keep moisture on the su...
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Sweat and body odour
Short answer: Sweat smells less often than T-shirts, because there is usually a layer underneath. Air it between wear...
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Odour compared
Short answer: Wool smells least after several days of wear, followed by cellulose fibres such as bamboo viscose and c...
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How to remove odour without washing
Short answer: Air the garment overnight on a hanger in a room with good air circulation. Once the fabric is dry, most...
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Why some fabrics smell more than others
Short answer: Some fabrics smell more than others because they hold on to moisture and because bacteria and oils lodg...
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T-shirts and sweat odour, what the material does
Short answer: The material cannot stop sweat, but it can move the moisture away from your skin. A dry fabric gives ba...
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