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To ask how people get their clothes smelling so nice???

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Haemagoblin · 30/07/2025 08:45

I just got a dress through that I bought on eBay and it smells so good! Like the smell that comes out of a laundrette as you walk past.

I was my clothes using various washing powders and dry them on the line outside where possible. They smell clean but neutral - not this really strong 'just washed' smell!

What is the secret, proper grown ups??

OP posts:
DontTouchTheCakeAgain · 30/07/2025 08:49

I get the best smelling clothes when I use matching detergent, fabric softener and unstoppables (Fairy - honey and almond milk is my favourite) And dried on washing line not tumble dryer.
I don’t iron, but one of my friends puts a liquid scent in her iron, her clothes always smell
lovely.

Coffeeishot · 30/07/2025 08:48

They probably use scent boosters and fabric conditioner but too much.

KimberleyClark · 30/07/2025 08:48

Why do you need your clothes to smell anything but clean? I don’t use fabric softener, my skin doesn’t like it - and my clothes always small fresh and clean.

WhereIsMyJumper · 30/07/2025 08:46

I want to know this too!
I have a friend whose clothes always smell lovely, I use the same fabric softener as her and mine don’t smell as nice as hers 😂