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White Vinegar in the Rinse Cycle Can Stop Musty Laundry Smells, Expert Says

Good airflow with lower indoor humidity reduces drying time to prevent damp odours.

Overview

  • Nicola Barker of Suit Direct advises adding half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to prevent musty smells when air-drying.
  • The vinegar scent does not linger, with the odour dissipating naturally as clothes dry.
  • Clothes should be spaced out on a drying rack to avoid overcrowding, which slows drying and increases the risk of mustiness.
  • Positioning a clothes horse near a dehumidifier helps draw excess moisture from the air and tackles lingering damp smells.
  • Partially damp garments should not be stored, and clothes should not be dried on radiators due to increased indoor moisture and mould risk.