This story, and the associated question “Why does my laundry smell sour?”, is one that I have struggled with in my own life. Over the past couple of years I have dealt with numerous laundry related issues. I have always found a solution to this issue, but until recently I was always left with the same result every single time. The solution was to be more proactive about keeping my laundry clean and fresh.
There are actually two different things going on with this laundry smell: A bad smell and a sour smell. The bad smells only last a very short time and quickly dissipate, but the sour smells are like a constant source of irritation.
A sour smell is probably caused by the bacteria in your laundry being too active. For example, if you have a dirty laundry bag, you are sure to put in more germs than you could ever use up in a single week. But I can’t help but blame the bacteria for the sour smell. The bacteria in your laundry can eat the yeast and other bacteria that are in your laundry. The bacteria can also attack your detergent.
One of the reasons I think a lot of people complain about the sourness in their laundry is because of their detergent. Detergent is made with a number of chemicals and if you use it, you are also putting a lot of bacteria in your laundry. It’s best to treat your laundry with an antiseptic, and only use detergents that are tested and certified for the amount of bacteria they are designed to kill.
I don’t think it is possible to grow bacteria in your laundry, but you can get some bacteria into your detergent. A lot of detergents contain something called “stearic acid” that is a byproduct of fats and oils used in detergents. The bacteria that are in your detergent can eat this, but it is possible for them to be carried into your laundry by the bacteria that are in your laundry.
This is definitely a problem I have encountered in my own laundry. For example, I recently bought a detergent that contained a stearic acid additive. The first few batches of my laundry, it just seemed like the detergent was swimming in something that was bad, and I would get a really foul-smelling laundry.
I can’t say it’s entirely uncommon, but it’s something to watch out for. This is because it’s not just the detergent that’s the problem. The bacteria can also be carried into your laundry by your house’s air. A very common problem is that your laundry always smells rancid, but if you’re using a detergent that contains stearic acid, it’s a recipe for disaster.
You can avoid most problems by washing your laundry in the detergent you choose. A few brands are even listed on the back of the detergent bottle, which tells you just which ones are bad. The problem is that the detergents that contain stearic acid can also contain other harmful chemicals, so you should be careful what you buy. The best way to avoid problems is to check the ingredients and find out exactly what is in the detergent, and how many other ingredients it contains.
Of course, it’s also possible that the stearic acid in the detergent is a byproduct of the stearic acid in the fabric. If you can’t tell, go to your local grocery store and look for the stearic acid. It’s not nearly as bad as it sounds.
Some people might think it’s a smell that is best left to their imagination, but it’s a real smell that we can identify. The smell comes from the plastic bag, which is usually made of PVC that is also a major source of stearic acid.
