Why Laundry Smells Sour?

You know the smell – sort of a combination of sour milk, stagnant water, and stale mustiness – and it has somehow made it into your clothes. ... Damp clothes in dark places many times leads to mold or mildew issues, which causes that musty, sour smell. Be certain your clothes are completely dry before putting them away.

Why does my laundry smell bad after washing?

If you notice your clothes have a musty smell, you're probably letting damp garments sit in the washing machine too long before drying them. The dark, damp washing machine provides the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow on your clothing, resulting in that musty scent.

Why does my washing machine smell sour?

You may have noticed that water, hair, and laundry lint all tend to build up inside the deeper pockets of your washer door seal. This is also somewhere mildew can hide, creating a source of the sour smell. Vinegar conquers that smell and the mold/mildew cause very effectively.