Once the clothes are taken off, the laundry basket and the laundry chute are used as a temporary storage area. The housekeeper reveals 3 NG habits that are extremely unhygienic.

In winter, the amount of laundry increases and the drying process is slower. If you don’t pay attention to some daily habits, you will often let musty smell, black mold or black slime and dirt come to your door unknowingly. Mari, a housekeeper in Japan with 25 years of experience as a housewife, shared 3 common but easily overlooked NG laundry habits.

1． Throw wet clothes directly into the laundry basket

Freshly taken off clothes and towels contain a lot of moisture. Once left, bacteria will multiply rapidly. Towels, in particular, are most likely to retain odors and cannot be cleaned no matter how hard they are washed. Ideally, let it dry briefly before washing. You can add a shelf or telescopic rod next to the washing machine to leave an area for wet clothes to dry first.

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2． Use the laundry chute as a "temporary storage area"

Some people throw clothes directly into the laundry chute in order to "wash them together later." This can actually significantly increase the risk of musty odors and mold. The laundry tank itself is prone to moisture, and the moisture from the clothes will form a breeding ground for black slime and dirt. As long as you remember that the laundry chute is a "cleaning place" and not a "temporary storage place", you can effectively reduce laundry problems.

3. The inlets for laundry detergent and softener have been closed for a long time

If the inlets for detergent and softener are closed immediately after use, the remaining liquid will combine with moisture and become a source of mold or bacteria. Especially the soft essence has a thicker texture and is more likely to remain. After use, just pull out the input port slightly and let it dry. Occasionally dismantling the entire drawer, cleaning it and drying it completely can also avoid the accumulation of softener detergent or the return of odor after washing.

She added that if it is an automatic dispensing machine, since the tank is a closed structure, please follow the instructions of each manufacturer for maintenance.

There is no need to buy any additional tools. As long as you get rid of the bad habit of "leaving it alone", the hygiene and odor problems in the laundry room can be greatly reduced. Winter is the season when mold and odors are more likely to occur. You might as well start adjusting these small steps today to make daily laundry easier and more comfortable.