Why Clean Clothes Can Still Stink And How to Fix It Many people wonder why their clothes still smell musty or sour even after washing and often the problem isn’t the detergent, but the laundry process itself. As the article explains, lingering odours usually come from bacteria and mould growing inside the washing machine (especially in drum seals, detergent drawers, or filters), damp clothes left sitting too long, overloading the washer so water and soap can’t circulate properly, or using too much (or too little) detergent. Add to that improper drying or fabric softeners that leave a residue and you get clothes that feel clean but still carry a foul smell. Read More: https://jimslaundryservices.com.au/why-do-clothes-smell-bad-even-after-washing-the-surprising-culprit/