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The expert explained the smell of freshly washed laundry: 'It's like folding'
Croatia🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

The expert explained the smell of freshly washed laundry: 'It's like folding'

The article explains the science behind the fresh scent of clean laundry, emphasizing the complex chemical processes involved in creating pleasant and lasting fragrances. It highlights the role of perfumers like Catherine Ganahl at Procter & Gamble, who combine creativity and scientific knowledge to develop scents that meet safety standards. The process is compared to composing music, involving thousands of natural and synthetic ingredients. The piece also addresses common mistakes in laundry care that can prevent clothes from smelling fresh, such as dirty washing machines and improper maintenance. It recommends monthly high-temperature wash cycles with alcohol to maintain hygiene.

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The expert explained the smell of freshly washed laundry: 'It's like folding'

The article explains the science behind the fresh scent of clean laundry, emphasizing the complex chemical processes involved in creating pleasant and lasting fragrances. It highlights the role of perfumers like Catherine Ganahl at Procter & Gamble, who combine creativity and scientific knowledge to develop scents that meet safety standards. The process is compared to composing music, involving thousands of natural and synthetic ingredients. The piece also addresses common mistakes in laundry care that can prevent clothes from smelling fresh, such as dirty washing machines and improper maintenance. It recommends monthly high-temperature wash cycles with alcohol to maintain hygiene.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a non-political topic—laundry science—and does not engage with any political issues, ideologies, or controversies. It provides an informative explanation of fragrance chemistry and laundry practices without taking a stance or promoting any particular viewpoint. As such, it is

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