J. BrAD's Things you didn't know: Why does laundry smell better when it's dried on a sunny day?



Source: Environment Canada

Here at the CCG, we do our very best to be green to ensure a long-lasting healthy life to the home we all share, planet Earth. Our Environmental Guru / Receptionist Jennifer Bradshaw is always looking for ways to make our office greener, and in her research, sometimes falls on tips that we can all use at home. Like this one:

Q -Why does laundry smell better when it's dried on a sunny day?

A - When garments are left out to dry in the sun, leftover oil and perspiration in the fabric (odor-causing compounds) are broken down through a chemical reaction called photolysis. The compounds' reaction to sunlight lessens smelly residue, making fresh laundry smell cleaner-and greener! Credit: http://www.uncommongoods.com/