Have you ever taken a shirt out of the closet, only to find it has a faint, musty odor? You washed it, you dried it, but it still smells like “wet dog.”
Living in the coastal belt from Negombo to Wattala, we deal with 80%+ humidity almost daily. This makes air-drying clothes incredibly difficult.
The Science of the “Damp Smell”
That smell isn’t just water; it’s actually mildew (fungus) growing on the fabric. When clothes take too long to dry—anything over 4-5 hours—bacteria begins to multiply before the water evaporates.
3 Ways to Fight the Funk
1. Don’t Overload the Machine If you wash at home, leave enough space for your hand to fit above the clothes. If the drum is too full, detergent doesn’t rinse out completely, trapping bacteria in the fibers.
2. The “Sun-Dry” Rule In our area, you cannot dry clothes indoors or in the shade. They must get direct sunlight to kill the spores. If it’s a rainy week, do not attempt to wash heavy items like towels or jeans at home.
3. Use Heat, Not Just Air The only 100% guarantee against mildew is heat drying. At Sorted.lk, we use industrial tumble dryers that completely remove moisture and sanitize the fabric instantly.
Sick of the smell? Stop fighting the humidity. Send your weekly load to us. We wash, heat dry, and fold your clothes so they smell fresh for weeks.