If your towels are starting to smell stale when they come out of the wash, there is an easy way to freshen them up instantly.
Keeping on top of the laundry is undoubtedly one of the most tedious household tasks. Every day there are more towels to wash, sheets to fold and clothes to iron, regardless of how frequently you attempt to complete these chores.
The worst part is when your clothes and towels lose that fresh-from-the-wash scent after just a day or two, particularly if they’ve been folded or hung up. It can make all your hard work feel futile, as the reward for tackling the task of laundry is the fresh and lovely smell.
However, I’ve stumbled upon an inexpensive trick for beautifully fragrant laundry that lasts long after you’ve hung it up.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the luxury of a tumble dryer in my home, so it’s crucial to use the right products to avoid that stale laundry odour.
After years of drying my clothes indoors and seeking that fresh scent that’s difficult to achieve without outdoor drying, I’ve found one thing that has outperformed the rest.
Dr Beckmann’s fabric conditioner sheets are all you need for fresh-smelling clothes and towels, especially if you’re drying your clothes indoors. Since giving them a go, I’ve been astounded by how great each load has ended up smelling, and they couldn’t be simpler to use.
How to make your laundry smell amazing
All you need for the freshest clothes and towels time after time is just one of these handy fabric conditioner sheets.
They come in two lovely fragrances – fresh blossom and fresh breeze – and as soon as you open the packet you’re hit with those impressively strong aromas.
Just pop a sheet into the washing machine drum along with your usual detergent, and there’s no need for fabric conditioner – then wash as normal.
Once you’ve hung up your laundry to dry, your entire home will be filled with a delightful aroma. What’s more, these scents linger for a week or even longer, which is quite uncommon, especially when it comes to towels.
There’s no sticky residue either, as the sheets dissolve directly in the drum. I’m hopeful that after a few more washes, they’ll start to soften my towels – but if not, there are other methods to achieve this, such as adding white vinegar to your laundry loads.
You can purchase the Dr Beckmann fabric conditioner sheets for £3 from Sainsburys if you’ve got a Nectar card, or they’re £2.50 from Waitrose.