Banish Musty Laundry Odors with These Simple Hacks

Musty Clothes? Simple Laundry Hacks to Eliminate Unpleasant Odors Many people experience the frustrating problem of musty-smelling clothes after washing. A recent TikTok video by clean freakz (@jeeves_ny) offers a simple solution. The author explains that leaving clothes in the washer too long allows mold and bacteria to grow, releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that create the unpleasant odor. "That musty smell when you leave your clothes in the washing machine for too long is caused by mold and bacteria," explains the author in the video. He suggests two easy fixes: Downy Rinse or Tide Boost, which can help prevent musty smells for up to 24 hours, and laundry sanitizers, which kill bacteria and viruses. The video emphasizes that using detergent alone isn't enough to combat these issues and recommends adding these products to the fabric softener or rinse slot of your washing machine. With over 93,000 views and thousands of likes, the video demonstrates the widespread interest in this common laundry problem and the effectiveness of the suggested solutions. The simple, practical advice makes this a helpful resource for many households.