Summer days are full of sunshine, trips, sports activities, and time spent outdoors. But they also bring the unpleasant side of warm weather – sweat and odours in your clothes. This is especially common if clothing is worn all day, made from non-breathable fabrics, or left in the laundry basket for too long. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to effectively remove odours from summer clothing, which fabrics are more prone to smells, how to wash and dry them correctly, and, most importantly, how to make laundry more enjoyable with Puella laundry perfumes.
Why Does Clothing Smell Worse in Summer?
High temperatures, increased sweating, and humidity create ideal conditions for bacteria to grow, which are the main source of unpleasant odours. In addition, the combination of sweat, body oils, and the structure of certain synthetic fabrics can literally “trap” the smell in the fibres. If clothes aren’t washed promptly after wearing, the odour becomes even stronger.
Which Fabrics Are Most Prone to Odours?
Not all textiles react to heat, sweat, and humidity in the same way. Here’s an overview of the most common summer fabrics and their characteristics:
1. Polyester and Other Synthetics
- Commonly used in sportswear, summer dresses, blouses, and quick-dry T-shirts.
- These fabrics tend to retain odours because they are not breathable and quickly absorb body sweat (unless designed as performance fabrics).
- It is recommended to wash them at higher temperatures (if the care label allows) and to use a disinfecting or antibacterial detergent.
2. Cotton
- Breathable and absorbent of sweat, but if it remains damp, bacteria can multiply easily.
- Ideal for everyday wear, but it requires thorough drying.
3. Linen
- A natural and highly breathable material that heats up less and dries faster.
- It is antibacterial and ideal for hot days – it retains the least odour.
- Our grandparents were already familiar with linen and knew why it could be worn all year round.
4. Viscose
- A soft, smooth material that feels pleasant against the skin, but tends to absorb odours if worn for several days.
- Viscose requires gentle washing and quick drying.
How to Properly Wash Summer Clothes to Remove Odours?
You can’t get rid of odours simply by “masking” them with laundry perfume. Even before washing, you need to take steps that will help your clothes smell fresher for longer – even on hot days. Here’s how?
1. Don’t delay washing
- Change out of clothes worn for sport or on a hot day immediately, and don’t leave them damp in the laundry basket.
- Ideally, put them straight into the washing machine, or at least hang them out to air so they can freshen up and dry a little.
2. Rinsing before washing
- If clothing is heavily sweat-soaked, you can first rinse it in cold water with a little vinegar or baking soda to help neutralise odours.
3. Choose the right programme and temperature
- Wash cotton and underwear at a minimum of 40 °C, and sportswear according to the care instructions (often 30–40 °C).
- Do not overload the washing machine – leave enough space for effective mixing of water and detergent.
4. Use quality laundry gels
- Choose gels with active enzymes that break down sweat and grease. Puella laundry gels are ideal, cost-effective, and versatile. Combine them with the long-lasting fragrance of Puella laundry perfumes.
Cleanliness + fragrance = Puella laundry perfumes
Even when clothes are clean, we want them to smell beautiful. Not just “neutral,” but lovely and intense, just the way we like it most. This is exactly where Puella laundry perfumes come into play.
Why choose Puella?
✅ Intense and long-lasting fragrance – lasts for several weeks after washing.
✅ Affordable luxury scent – a touch of luxury for just a few cents.
✅ Free from harmful ingredients – suitable even for sensitive skin.
✅ Replaces fabric softener – perfectly perfumes your laundry and works beautifully with Puella laundry gels.
✅ Wide range of scents – from fresh citrus to elegant floral.
✅ Suitable for all types of clothing – including sports and technical fabrics.
Tip: For summer days, we recommend the Double Y, JaLu, or Frayo fragrances. They are fresh, gentle, and evoke a feeling of cleanliness.
Drying is just as important as washing
Remember that the way you dry your clothes also affects how they smell and whether odours are fully removed.
Ideally:
- Dry in the sun – UV rays have antibacterial effects.
- Avoid damp spaces – such as bathrooms or basements.
- Let clothes dry completely – even slightly damp clothing can start to smell.
How to prevent odours?
- Rotate your clothes daily – especially t-shirts, underwear, and socks.
- Invest in natural materials – linen and cotton are the best choices.
- Store clothes completely dry – to prevent mustiness in the wardrobe.
- Use Puella laundry perfumes regularly – even at lower temperatures, your clothes will smell fresh and new.
- Maintain fragrance in the wardrobe with scented hang tags
Summer clothes deserve the same care as winter jackets. With the right combination of a quality Puella laundry gel, appropriate washing temperature, proper drying, and fragrance, you can completely eliminate odours. Puella laundry perfumes are not only wonderfully fragrant but also practical. They keep your clothes smelling fresh and looking well-kept, even on the hottest days.
Try Puella fragrances today and discover that summer laundry can be an experience—not just a routine.