The FreshStart Laundry Blog

Busy families throughout Fairfield County are increasingly choosing laundry pickup and delivery services to save time, reduce stress, and simplify their weekly routines. Instead of spending hours sorting, washing, drying, and folding clothes, professional laundry services handle everything and return freshly cleaned, neatly folded laundry right to your door, by the next business day.

Musty-smelling clothes are usually caused by mildew, trapped moisture, detergent buildup, or improper storage. To get rid of musty smells in clothes, wash them promptly, use the correct amount of detergent, ensure items dry completely, and address any moisture issues causing the odor. Most musty smells can be eliminated with proper laundering and storage techniques.

White clothes can turn yellow due to sweat, body oils, deodorant residue, detergent buildup, hard water minerals, and improper washing techniques. Fortunately, most yellowing can be prevented—and often reversed—by using the right amount of detergent, treating stains promptly, and following proper fabric care practices.

Sweat stains and yellow underarm discoloration on white shirts are caused by a combination of perspiration, body oils, and ingredients found in antiperspirants. To get sweat stains out of white shirts without bleach, pretreat the affected area with liquid laundry detergent or a baking soda paste, wash according to the care label, and avoid drying until the stain is completely gone. Acting quickly gives you the best chance of restoring your white shirts.

Sunscreen stains can leave behind greasy marks, yellow discoloration, or orange stains on clothing. To remove sunscreen stains from clothes, treat the stain as soon as possible with liquid laundry detergent or dish soap, rinse thoroughly, and wash according to the garment's care label. Acting quickly gives you the best chance of preventing permanent staining.