Top 3 Downy Freshness Tips To Fight Malodor
The
rainy-day season can be hard on clothes. Since laundry is one of the household
chores we can’t put off just to wait for the sun, we’re in despair because even
if our clothes are freshly laundered, the fact that it is stinky still without
the proper drying is a problem. We seriously hate that musty malodor we smell
in clothes!
But
do you seriously think that the real cause of musty malodor in your clothes
comes from indoor drying? Apparently its not as Downy, the leading fabric
enhancer brand in the world, recently shared the number one cause of this
unpleasant smell in clothes, especially this rainy season.
The
root cause is millions of germs. As a generally hygiene conscious culture,
Filipinos are particular about keeping our clothes clean from bacteria secreted
by our own skin and dirt coming from the environment. The distinct musty
malodor is actually caused by germ growth, which may start as early as after
washing the clothes, regardless of the laundry means and not directly because
clothes are dried indoors. For longer lasting freshness, Downy has listed down
pro tips to help keep clothes germ-free and malodor-free.
Freshness Tip No. 1: Watch out for
high-risk laundry and wash them ASAP.
The
longer clothes remain damp with sweat and other bodily dirt, the more germs
will grow. If the items you are washing are susceptible to more germ
infestation, they should be washed as soon as possible, and with more attention
too. Soiled gym clothes, your child’s PE uniform, shared towels, lampins,
clothes used in food preparation, clothing worn over a wound, and healthcare
worker’s uniforms are just some of the high-risk items that one should watch
out for.
These
should be washed separately from other items. Homemakers can protect themseives
from infection by wearing gloves when handling high-risk laundry.
Freshness Tip No. 2: Stop
Staphylococcus!
Staphylococcus
what!? A study1 showed that several malodor-causing germs are found to grow in
different type of fabrics, including our clothes. Many healthy people normally
have staph (short for staphylococcus) on their skin, in their noses, or other
body areas. Most of the time, the germ does not cause an infection or symptoms,
but when they do, it can make them or others sick. To avoid staph infection:
keep your hands clean by thorough handwashing with soap and water; keep cuts
and scrapes clean and covered until they heal; and do not share personal items
such as towels, underwears or cosmetics.
Freshness Tip No. 3: Detergent is not
enough.
Various
global research shows that the use of water with temperature of 60 degrees
Celsius or higher in laundering can be effective in killing possibly pathogenic
bacteria. For the lucky ones who dry their clothes in the sunshine, they are
actually killing germs as well. Unfortunately, it isn’t Possible for many of us
to hang clothes outside due to space limitations and the season's weather.
Downy Antibac has an ingredient known as Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride.
This ingredient ruptures the bacterial cell wall, thereby preventing germ
growth and minimizing bacteria population that can contribute to musty-smelling
clothes.
Downy Philippines Country Marketing Manager Cedric Le Goff states, “To beat the enemy, we have to know the enemy. We need to be particular in treating the root cause of musty malodor to achieve long lasting freshness, not just during the rainy season, but throughout the all-year humid conditions."
He further said, ”This can only be accomplished by the exhaustive prevention of germ growth in the clothes that we wear be it pambahay or panlakad. With Downy AntiBac, we can eliminate the germs that cause malodor in our clothes and provide long-lasting freshness.”
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH DOWNY ANTIBAC
Downy Philippines Country Marketing Manager Cedric Le Goff states, “To beat the enemy, we have to know the enemy. We need to be particular in treating the root cause of musty malodor to achieve long lasting freshness, not just during the rainy season, but throughout the all-year humid conditions."
He further said, ”This can only be accomplished by the exhaustive prevention of germ growth in the clothes that we wear be it pambahay or panlakad. With Downy AntiBac, we can eliminate the germs that cause malodor in our clothes and provide long-lasting freshness.”
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH DOWNY ANTIBAC
For
our family where 3 times a week is laundry day. Using Downy Antibac is the best
ever! With some clothes left in the hamper for days, germs is indeed a problem.
But never fear as Downy Antibac can fight tough smells for that longer lasting
freshness. We love how Downy Antibac can keep us feel and smell good. It is
incomparable and for years we know that Downy is the best in terms of quality.
Aside from making our clothes softer, the smell of Downy Antibac is comforting
and it leaves a very mild perfume which can last up for days.
With
Downy Antibac, we no longer worry about bad odor clothes. My sister-in-law also
noticed that small insects who latched on clothes when you’ve been trying to
dry the clothes indoor is gone when she started using Downy Antibac.
My final
verdict and my sister-in-law too, this is the best fabric softener for us and
we highly recommend this to everyone.
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