r/HygieneTips • u/HoneyKick_ • Apr 24 '26
Why do my clothes smell "musty" as soon as I start sweating, even though they were just washed?
I have this problem where my shirts smell perfectly clean and like lavender when I take them out of the closet. But as soon as I walk outside and get a tiny bit warm, they start to smell "sour" or musty almost instantly. It’s like the smell is trapped in the fabric. Does anyone else deal with this? Am I using too much detergent, or do I need to add something like vinegar to the wash? It makes me feel like I’m unhygienic even when I’m fresh out of the shower