The Secret to Great-Smelling Laundry | Haus Maids Godalming 

There are loads of reasons why your clean clothes and linens might not smell amazing. For example, many homeowners in the UK struggle with hard water and damp homes — both of which can impact laundry. 

Fortunately for you, our house cleaners in Godalming know how to combat these issues. They’ve compiled a list of top tips so you can learn the secret to great-smelling laundry. Let’s get into them… 

Deep clean your washing machine  

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? If it’s been a long time, that’s probably the source of your odour problem. 

Once a month, put about half a litre of white vinegar in the empty drum and run it on a hot cycle. When it’s finished, wipe out the inside — including the seal and the door — with a clean cloth. Does your washing machine look especially dirty or mouldy? Add about a tablespoon of baking soda into the drum as well for extra cleaning power. 

Dry your laundry immediately 

Sometimes, bad-smelling laundry is caused by improper drying. The secret to great-smelling laundry is to whip it out of the drum to hang as soon as the cycle is finished.  

Struggling to dry your clothes in the winter? Our Godalming home cleaning experts feel your pain. If you don’t have a tumble dryer, they recommend investing in a dehumidifier to speed up the process and avoid that damp smell setting in. 

Don’t overload your machine 

Do you tend to pack your washing machine to the brim? Whilst we can understand the logic of trying to wash as many items as possible in one go, this is counterproductive.  

If your belongings don’t have the space they need to move, your machine won’t clean them efficiently. Some areas will be wetter than others, and your laundry detergents won’t work properly. So, if you want to achieve the freshest scent, make sure you aren’t putting too much in at once.  

Add a laundry scent booster 

This is probably something you’ve already tried. But did you know you can make a DIY laundry scent booster at home? This is a great way to get great-smelling laundry on a budget. 

All you need is some baking soda, essential oils you like and some Epsom salt. Mix half a cup of baking soda with about two cups of Epsom salt in a bowl and add in your favourite essential oils (about 40 drops should do). Stir the ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Then, next time you do your laundry, pop a few tablespoons of the mixture in the drum before adding your clothes.  

There you have it! With these simple tips from our house cleaners in Godalming, your laundry should smell incredible for days.  

If you’re looking for more help with domestic tasks, Haus Maids Guildford & Godalming would love to lend a hand. They can even take care of your ironing for you! 

This office offers local house cleaning services to clients in Guildford, Godalming and all surrounding villages, including Haslemere, West Clandon, Bramley, Shalford, Worplesdon, Albury, Wormley, Alfold, Beare Green, Capel, Chiddingfold, Dunsfold, Ewhurst, Farncombe, Gomshall, Hambledon, Hascombe, Holmbury St Mary, Holmwood, Hurtmore, Hydestile, Ilford, Kirdford, Loxwood, Newdigate, North Holmwood, Ockley, Peaslake and Wornersh. We would also consider clients who require a cleaner within 20 miles of our offices in Guildford and Godalming. 

Get in touch today to arrange a free, no-obligation quote! 

Call our friendly team on 01483 370249 for more information about our bespoke cleaning services.