Your soggy clothes could become smelly ones if they're abandoned or by-chane forgotten too long.

After 8-12 hours, mildew can easily start to develop on damp fabric. it won't ruin your clothes, but it could leave a bad odour, like the one in sweaty socks.

If that happens, rewash the entire load of clothes as soon as possible using the Hottest water suggested for the fabric.

And if a musty smell continues to stay in the machine, run an empty cycle using a washing machine cleaner. They are available in the market.

- Prathyusha. T