5 Fall Laundry Mistakes That Make Everything from Bed Linen to Clothes Smell Damp – And What to do About It

A farmers sink with gold faucets, set into a wooden countertop. Greige wall panelling behind, leading to matching shelving. .

As our closets switch from light summer linens to thick cozy sweaters, laundry suddenly becomes trickier to manage.

Clothes take longer to dry, towels feel less fresh, and even bedding can start to smell musty. According to laundry pros, it isn't your detergent; it's a few seasonal mistakes we all tend to make in the fall.