Fresh Smelling Laundry

[MantaRay]

Any recommendations as to which washing powders or preferably liquids give the best fresh laundry smell?

[EcclesCake]

That is a very subjective question, I absolutely loathe the smell of Persil and favour Ariel, it is very much a matter of personal preference.

BTW, liquids are frequently associated with stinky washing machines.

[gingejbee]

Yes, very subjective...I don't like just-washed laundry to smell of ANYTHING.

[Butterbun]

As Eccles said, it is all a matter of personal preference, but do give your machine a good clean with Dr. Beckmann's deep-clean to clear away any sludge left by the use of liquids. The machine will then smell fresher leaving your laundry with a fresher smell.

[Robinia]

I like the smell of Ariel too and since I stopped using softener (except on very rare occasions) my machine doesn't get smelly.

[MantaRay]

So, one tip is to avoid liquids, I imagined there would be less sludge whilst using liquids [as it's already dissolved] so I should go for a sweet smelling power instead?

[gingejbee]

The use of laundry liquids does NOT cause "sludge"....but some find that the machine can start to smell if only liquids are used (because liquids don't contain ingredients - like bleach- which kill smell-causing bacteria and moulds). This Which? link explains more and how to prevent it.

http://www.which.co.uk/home-and-garden/home-appliances/guides/washing-machine-repairs-tool/cleaning-a-smelly-washing-machine/

[woofgang]

I have started using Dettol antibacterial laundry cleanser. I started because I have got dogs and they do disgusting things and their towels and beds get disgusting but I find it has a very pleasant fresh scent to it.

[Maydup]

I use a fairly natural liquid and add a few drops of orange or lemon essence oil.

[B00]

Best laundry smell is the "fresh from the line" smell when you bring them in from drying outside.

[shaneystar2]

I use Daz ..lol .If you want a nice fresh smell dry it outside .
I'm lucky enough enough to live right near the sea and the washing always smells lovely and fresh after it's been out there in a ten force gale :)

[thugulike]

I use a few drops of Body Shop white musk oil in my iron and that gives the washing a lovely fresh smell

[diddlydo]

Line-dried in the garden is the only answer. And don't use ghastly smelling fabric softeners - totally unnecessary on all counts.