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Black Lie: Does dark laundry really stink or is it a myth? - Walla! Home and design

2023-03-06T07:06:16.800Z


Is there really a difference in the smell of dark and light laundry? We asked the experts and we have an answer


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Lately we have come across quite a few videos on Instagram and Tiktok with tips aimed at making dark laundry smell more fragrant.

The claim is that dark laundry tends to stink more than light laundry.

On the face of it, it doesn't make much sense to us that the color of the garment would affect the smell with which it comes out of the wash, but to be really sure, we turned to the professionals to find out if this is true, and if so - how can it be prevented?


"Dark/black items of clothing that come out less fragrant after washing - it's a myth!", the experts from BSH, the official importer of Bosch washing machines, confirmed to us.

"In fact, dark laundry is exactly the same as light laundry, there is no difference between the fragrances of the items being washed, what is important is that they are washed correctly."



They also offered us a possible explanation for the origin of this myth - the differences in programs intended for dark laundry.

"It is important to recognize that in some washing machines there is a dedicated program called dark wash which is limited to 4 kg.

If you don't pay attention to this limitation and load the machine beyond the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause the laundry to clean less well and come out less fragrant than desired."

How do you make it smell good?

Dark wash (Photo: ShutterStock)

Light or dark, if you want your laundry to come out of the machine as clean and fragrant as possible, try these tips:



Be sure to remove stains before putting the garment in the washing machine - it is recommended to dry the garment with the stain remover and only then wash it, so that the cleaning results will be the best .


•Remember to empty pockets - especially notes, and close zippers and buttons.


• It is recommended to turn the garment in order to preserve the texture and color of the fabric - you can also use a laundry bag for valuable items (with sentimental sensitivity).


• It is important not to overload the washing machine - when there is movement and freedom of the items in the drum of the machine, better cleaning results are achieved.

The garment is fragrant and the laundry does not wrinkle.


• For dark laundry, it is recommended to choose short/delicate programs at a temperature of 30-40 and a gentle spin speed - in order to preserve the color and softness of the fabric.


•Sometimes washing liquid was preferred over powder - in the case of dark clothes "less substances = more cleanliness".

A large amount of washing powder may leave clothes "greasy/shiny" (mainly black suits, elegant pants, etc.).


•Hang the garment according to its type - spread a dress across the drying rack, hang jeans in the front for successful drying.


• It is recommended to hang without "strong" fasteners - which leave a mark on the garment.

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Source: walla

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