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My washing smells like NOTHING

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Ladyoftheapple · 13/11/2024 13:17

Someone please tell me where I am going wrong. For years I have been washing and for years my washing has smelt like nothing or even slightly just off 🤔 this is whether I line dry or tumble dry, if I tumble dry, it has that funny tumble dry smell but nothing else.

I wash on 40 degrees, sometimes hotter if the washing is extra dirty.

I put in plenty of non-bio detergent and fabric softener. I just use a regular Tesco fabric softener which smells lovely in the bottle but nothing once I've washed and dried. My Nan uses the same one and her washing smells lovely. I've had new washing machines and tumble dryers due to previous ones breaking and that made no difference

Please save me

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LoobyDoop2 · 18/11/2024 14:28

Eraserbread · 13/11/2024 15:03

Weird. Could it be a fabric thing? Do you tend to wear the same fabrics as him or not?

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I mainly notice it on Tshirts and cotton shirts, so no difference. The only thing I can think it might be is that I cancel it out with the scent from other toiletries and he doesn’t.

Barney16 · 13/11/2024 20:56

Tumble dryer sheets and put the powder in the drum not in the compartment thingies.

Gogogo12345 · 13/11/2024 20:47

CarrotPencil · 13/11/2024 13:51

Same, I hate it when you buy something and it reeks of Fairy!! My friend’s house you walk in and the smell of laundry hits you in the nose without fail.

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See i love that. Adore smelly of laundries and dry cleaners

ffsgloria · 13/11/2024 20:46

Bio powder & Lenor unstoppables - but not loads!

Gerrysmum · 13/11/2024 20:44

I am the exception to the rule in these replies.. I love my washing smelling clean and lightly scented. I do agree with the PP about the Persil Wonder Wash, that stuff stinks. OP try cleaning your machine and tumble dryer. Use only the amount of liquid/powder and softener recommended. Also make sure you use the right cycle for the items in the wash. I use Persil colour/bio and comfort. I don't bother with scent boosters, I don't see the need for them

Blingismything · 13/11/2024 20:34

The new Persil liquid detergent smells good.

CreepyDibillo · 13/11/2024 20:23

Sia8899 · 13/11/2024 15:18

Only if it goes above that first plastic "level" in the conditioner compartment. So you can pour it in but not to above that level. Otherwise yes it will drain into the drum when you close the drawer and be washed out of the clothes along with the detergent, instead of going into the drum near the end of the cycle

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I cannot believe i didn't know this! I have been having the same conversation with my DM as her washing always smells amazing and mine smells of nothing. I have been pouring the conditioner in the front part of the drawer, not in the measuring section 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks for enlightening me.

Whereland · 13/11/2024 20:09

The own brand fabric softeners are the problem, brand name ones have the best smell! Lenor/comfort outdoorable

Wordau · 13/11/2024 19:05

I think people do become nosey blind because other people's laundry absolutely stinks to me 😂 I used eco unscented stuff.

Wordau · 13/11/2024 19:04

KarmenPQZ · 13/11/2024 13:25

Oh I hate it when washing smells of washing. Much prefer mine to smell of nothing so I always use lower powder doses and line dry.

really hate clothes of vinted that arrive so strong smelling I have to quarantine them

Same. Such artificial overpowering smells 🤢 but I guess people get used to it... can't be good for you either.

CoolPlayer · 13/11/2024 18:16

Maybe you go nose blind to the smells? I loved the smell of a new brand I tried all the washing smelt so nice but now the washing smells like nothing to me again! x

PinkTonic · 13/11/2024 18:11

My washing doesn’t smell of laundry products either. I don’t mind, it smells clean but I have wondered why some people’s smells of detergent and mine doesn’t. I use persil non bio box powder for towels, bedding and my husband’s stuff and persil silk and wool liquid for most of my clothes. No fabric conditioner so I assume that’s why.

buffyspikefaithangel · 13/11/2024 17:44

Persil wonder wash was £5 at Morrisons today, I went to sniff it after this post!

Mummyneedsacoffee · 13/11/2024 17:43

This can happen when you don’t clean the machine and also overload it. X

Katemax82 · 13/11/2024 17:36

This is strange...Tesco non bio and fabric conditioner smells nice to me. Like someone else said maybe clean your washing machine? Fabulosa do these little bottles of washing machine cleaners you can run through your machine for about £1

bakewellbride · 13/11/2024 16:58

Fairy in wash scent boosters are your friend, I swear by them.

Itsalwaysfools · 13/11/2024 16:56

CasperGutman · 13/11/2024 13:43

Our laundry has always smelled of nothing until a couple of weeks ago when the usual detergent was out of stock and we were delivered some Persil "Wonder Wash" as a substitute. Not only the laundry but the machine and the entire utility room is now permeated with the scent of the stuff, which is really rather persistent. Personally I hate it and can't wait to use it up and get back to service as usual. It sounds like it might be just the thing for you, though!

Yep, Persil wonder wash really leave a strong laundry smell. Perfect if that's what you want.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 13/11/2024 16:52

AnonymousBleep · 13/11/2024 16:20

Go for Surf or Bold if you want your washing to smell powerfully of detergent. I actually do quite like it but prefer the scent of Ecover.

I use Ecover too

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 13/11/2024 16:51

Much much better that it smells of nothing.

Scented laundry makes me the feel really sick and gives me a headache - it’s that horrible artificially smell that some people (wrongly) think smells clean. Absolutely hate it and can’t understand why some people think it’s nice.

Shopgirl2 · 13/11/2024 16:48

Agree with other posters, it's unpleasant being downwind of people dipped in laundry detergent/softner. Much better that your laundry has no smell. Same with perfumes. Going for walk around other people is a real assault on the senses with laundry detergent/perfume/candy floss vapes/ cigarettes/car fumes/dog poo.

KarmenPQZ · 13/11/2024 16:30

Waffle19 · 13/11/2024 13:53

I think you can’t smell your own washing like you can’t smell your own house!! That’s my logic anyway, still spend too much money on scent boosters and the like.

Oh this never ever occurred to me. Every so often I ask a visitor who I think will tell me the truth about the house smell but how can you be sure?!?!

AnonymousBleep · 13/11/2024 16:20

Go for Surf or Bold if you want your washing to smell powerfully of detergent. I actually do quite like it but prefer the scent of Ecover.

buffyspikefaithangel · 13/11/2024 16:18

TorroFerney · 13/11/2024 15:47

Surely that’s the point as clean doesn’t have a smell being clean means you’ve removed a smell?

But there's also clean smelling things
Like soap. That cleans you but leaves a scent and you would say someone smelled clean
Dove smells "clean" to me
I have perfumes called "clean laundry"
The scent of wood polish reminds me of clean or washing up liquid

TorroFerney · 13/11/2024 15:47

Surely that’s the point as clean doesn’t have a smell being clean means you’ve removed a smell?

JWKD · 13/11/2024 15:24

I wish my neighbour's washing didn't stink of fabric conditioner. I can smell it in my house when their machine is on. 🤣

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