Why You Shouldn't Leave Washed Clothes in the Washing Machine: The Mistake 90% of People Make

29.04.2024 21:55

Many people still leave washed clothes inside the washing machine.

Let's figure out whether it's worth doing this and what the consequences are.

Can you leave things in the washing machine?

A washing machine is a complex household appliance, the longevity of which depends on how you treat it.

And if there is no time to hang it up, we often forget that the things are still inside the washing machine.

In fact, this is dangerous not only for the washing machine, but also for ourselves.

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Pathogenic bacteria and fungi often multiply behind the rubber seals in the drum of a household appliance. Therefore, the longer your items are there, the more likely it is that all this will transfer to fresh items.

In addition, washed laundry quickly becomes saturated with a damp smell, which is not so easy to get rid of.

Simply drying your clothes will not remove the damp smell, and you will have to wash everything again, only at a higher temperature.

It was previously reported why you can’t wear things belonging to dead people.

Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources