LAUNDRY, HOW LONG CAN YOU LEAVE WET CLOTHES IN THE WASHING MACHINE? THE ANSWER

Laundry, do you know how long you can leave wet laundry in the washing machine? It is certainly wrong not to hang them up immediately. Unfortunately, if you leave them wet for hours, nothing good can happen. That is why you should not do it anymore.

If you have always left your laundry in the washing machine for hours without hanging it immediately, you have made a mistake. Here is why. The experts’ explanation will be very useful to you.

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LAUNDRY, WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU LEAVE WET CLOTHES IN THE WASHING MACHINE
The washing machine is one of the most popular modern inventions in the world and saves us on all occasions. Every day we all wash one or more clothes, perhaps while doing other household chores or even on the way to work or shopping.

If the last two scenarios in particular apply, it means that the laundry often remains damp in the washing machine for many hours before you can hang it up. What happens in such cases? What happens to our damp laundry that stays in the washing machine for so long? Today we find out.

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Certainly, things have changed compared to a few years ago. Due to the great economic crisis, in which not only Italy finds itself, all families are forced to use austerity techniques in order not to find themselves in difficulties.

Fortunately, modern washing machines, especially the latest generation, allow you to set up quick washing cycles, which, if used well, can also save a lot of money.

If it is true that we must be careful to save money and avoid waste, it is equally true that we must also protect our health. Why do we say this? How many times have you started your washing machine, washed your clothes and washed them in the machine for hours, even if the overdrive was set.

Experts advise against it for a very specific reason: in the closed washing machine, where the wet laundry is, bacteria, germs and other microorganisms that are dangerous for us, the laundry and the washing machine multiply.

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How does this happen? Quite simply: by concentrating hot water in a closed, humid and small room. There is a very high risk of mold growth if we leave wet clothes in our appliance for hours.

Mold is a fungus that is not harmless at all, it not only stains and damages clothes, but also damages the seals of the washing machine and its components. Have you ever taken your laundry out of the washing machine after hours and smelled an unpleasant odor or saw stains? In this case, your laundry was already infested with mold.

We know that everyday life is hectic and that sometimes you neglect laundry out of sheer haste or forgetfulness. But from today you know why you shouldn’t. Experts recommend never leaving laundry in the washing machine for more than 10 minutes, but hanging it up immediately. If you don’t have this option, you can also put it in a plastic basket so that the laundry comes into contact with the air.

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If you don’t have time for that either, at least leave the door open so that you can air the inside of the washing machine. Also pay attention to the cleanliness of the washing machine, this is important so that it does not break. If you have stored your laundry in the washing machine for hours, it is likely that mold has also formed inside.

So what should you do? Clean the washing machine seal with a microfiber cloth and dry the door and interior walls thoroughly.
Candeggin is an excellent remedy to eliminate fungus. Pour a spoonful on the rubber of the seal and let the product act for at least 10 minutes so that the fungus softens and can be easily removed.

If necessary, you can replace the bleach with detergent. Be sure to also clean the drum of the washing machine, but this time with a natural solution to avoid damage.

All you have to do is make a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar. Then wash the empty laundry at 60 degrees. However, if mold has formed on clothes that have been in the washing machine for too long, how to solve the problem? The solution is very simple.

Before washing them again, you must stain them in a natural and non-aggressive way, otherwise you run the risk of damaging them. Again, a mixture of vinegar and baking soda is very useful: let the stain sit for 15 minutes, rub and put in the washing machine.