One easy way to retain the fresh smell of clothes is to wash them properly. First, sort your laundry into dark, lights, and whites. Use a good quality detergent and add fabric softener or dryer sheets to the wash cycle. Make sure not to overload the machine as this can cause clothes to become trapped and not get cleaned effectively.
After washing, hang clothes outside if possible or use a dryer on a low heat setting with dryer sheets or balls. If you don’t have access to an outdoor space or tumble dryer, try using an airer in a well-ventilated area.
Another trick is adding essential oils like lavender, peppermint or lemon directly into your washing machine’s fabric softener compartment for extra freshness without any harmful chemicals.
Here are some tips to retain the fresh smell of clothes: