Keep white clothes clean, fragrant for a long time naturally with Lord Matic laundry detergent

HOW TO HAND WASH CLOTHES SO THEY STAY FRAGRANT

When washing by hand you do not have as much to adjust as with a machine. The way to soak clothes so they stay fragrant longer is simply to use the right amount of fabric softener for the load, as directed.

Many people still think that more softener means clothes stay fragrant longer. That is completely wrong. Here are some ways to wash clothes so they stay fragrant that you can try:

• Wash the clothes as usual, then add softener to the first rinse water.
• Next, spread the clothes out evenly in the basin of softener you have just mixed. This step helps the softener soak longer into every fibre.
• Finally wring them out well and hang them as usual.

Note: hand-rinsing clothes so they stay fragrant works best early in the morning on a sunny day. If you only hang them somewhere airy, the water in the clothes will not evaporate quickly and a musty smell easily develops. Hanging them in gentle sunlight also kills germs effectively and helps the fragrance release

How should you wash clothes so they stay fragrant longer?

How to machine wash clothes so they stay fragrant

Most washing machines have wash settings to suit each type of fabric. So you only need to add the right amount of softener for the setting and your clothes will come out wonderfully fragrant.

Even so, that does not guarantee your clothes will hold their fragrance for long. Here is how to wash clothes so they stay fragrant longer when using a machine.

• First set a wash programme to suit the fabric.
• Next add powder or laundry liquid to the drawer.
• When the wash finishes, restart the machine and select a rinse and spin cycle.
• Then add fabric softener to the detergent drawer. As the machine runs, the scent capsules spread evenly through the clothes and hold their fragrance longer.
• Finally, simply hang the clothes somewhere airy.

Keep white clothes clean and naturally fragrant with Lord Matic laundry liquid

LORD Matic laundry liquid for washing machines has the power to lift soiling away inside the drum, with a special formula that keeps clothes colourfast through 100 washes. It is DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY for FRONT-LOAD MACHINES. As well as cleaning power proven and tested against 8 common types of soiling, LORD Matic laundry liquid also kills bacteria well, so clothes come out free not only of marks but of germs too. LORD Matic combines three outstanding benefits: whitening, brightening & lifting soiling away completely.

Lord Matic laundry liquid (made for front-load machines) LIFTS HARD - CLEANS DEEP

What makes Lord Matic stand out: 

• LORD Matic laundry liquid for front-load machines  uses a distinctive stain-removal formula whose lifting action dissolves every mark right inside the drum and works its way deep into every fibre.
• The product is made specifically for front-load machines and is a distinctive combination of whitening technology, colour protection and natural fragrance, so you can feel confident wearing clean, fresh-smelling clothes every day.
• With a low-foam formula that protects your machine as well as possible, LORD Matic laundry liquid for front-load machines is recommended by Vietnam's leading washing machine manufacturers and meets strict international standards for biodegradability and safety.

Lord laundry liquid contains 5 powerful cleaning compounds that lift stubborn stains

Trusted by many Vietnamese women, Lord Matic laundry liquid not only lifts soiling gently and restores the brightness of your clothes but also brings a luxurious, refined fragrance for a fresh, uplifting feel. Keep white clothes clean and naturally fragrant with Lord Matic laundry liquid.

HOW TO KEEP CLOTHES FRAGRANT WHEN THE RAINY SEASON ARRIVES

Unpredictable rain leaves washed clothes no longer smelling fresh; they easily stay damp, dry slowly and pick up an unpleasant smell. Homemakers wonder how to get clothes dry faster, or which laundry liquid holds its fragrance through the coming rainy season.

1. Scented paper for clothes

A great many people like using perfume directly on their clothes to hold the fragrance. But overdo it and the scent left behind is overpowering and unpleasant. Instead you can make your own scented paper by putting a little perfume on a few tissues or cotton pads and letting them dry. Then place the scented paper in the wardrobe and fold your clothes on top. 

For instance, if you need clothes for work in the morning you can do this the previous afternoon. Overnight your clothes gradually absorb the perfume without becoming overpowering. 

There are also plenty of scented papers for clothes on the market in all sorts of fragrances to choose from. Those products save you more time than making your own scented paper with perfume.

Made specifically for front-load machines and safe on the hands

2. Use essential oils when washing clothes

Ingredients such as lemon or baking soda can care for clothes effectively, but they do not bring fragrance to your outfits. There is one way to keep clothes fragrant that solves this, using an extremely common ingredient: essential oil for clothes. 

As well as adding fragrance to your clothes, some essential oils such as mint or lemon even prevent mould when clothes are hung outside on overcast days. To do it, put a few drops of essential oil directly into the laundry liquid depending on the size of the load and how strong you want the fragrance. Or use a piece of white cloth, pour a small amount of oil onto it and put it in with the wash.

5. Put sachets of dried flowers in the wardrobe

For anyone who loves natural products and is not concerned with which hanging air freshener is best, this tip is worth a look. On rainy days, freshly washed clothes often smell damp and unpleasant. What is more, damp weather is "ideal" for all sorts of insects such as cockroaches and beetles to multiply and ruin your clothes. 

All you need here is a scented sachet for clothes. You can sew a small fabric bag yourself, put in a little lavender, jasmine or dried verbena mixed with essential oil, and place it in the wardrobe. The scent from the sachet spreads through your whole wardrobe, filling it with a fresh, refined floral fragrance.

A few more tips for keeping clothes fragrant

• Soak washed clothes in fabric softener for 10–15 minutes so the fragrance settles deep into the fabric and clothes stay fragrant longer. 

• Keep a spot indoors in reserve for drying clothes in case of rain, and avoid places such as the kitchen (food smells) or the bathroom (clothes dry slowly).

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