{"id":13699,"date":"2026-06-02T11:53:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T03:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/?p=13699"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:01:44","slug":"%e7%82%8e%e5%a4%8f%e9%99%a4%e6%b1%97%e5%91%b3%e9%98%b2%e9%9c%89%e6%b4%97%e8%a1%a3%e6%94%bb%e7%95%a5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/%e7%82%8e%e5%a4%8f%e9%99%a4%e6%b1%97%e5%91%b3%e9%98%b2%e9%9c%89%e6%b4%97%e8%a1%a3%e6%94%bb%e7%95%a5\/","title":{"rendered":"[2026 Hong Kong Extreme Heatwave] Laundry Tips for Removing Sweat Odor and Preventing Mildew"},"content":{"rendered":"

This summer in Hong Kong is incredibly hot! Affected by both El Ni\u00f1o and global warming, the Hong Kong Observatory predicts that the average temperature for the whole year will be significantly higher than normal, and there's a high chance it will break historical high temperature records. Faced with this scorching weather, besides taking precautions against heatstroke, our daily clothing is also subject to the double challenge of being soaked in sweat and caught in sudden downpours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we've compiled the recent weather forecast, heatstroke prevention tips, and essential summer laundry and mold prevention knowledge! There's also a limited-time self-service laundry discount at the end of the article, so don't miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Three key weather features for the near future: alternating periods of high temperatures and sudden downpours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Extreme heat, record-breaking hot nights<\/strong>Earlier in late May, the Observatory recorded six consecutive nights with minimum temperatures of 28 degrees Celsius or above, tying the record for the longest consecutive hot nights in May in history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The city continues to experience soaring temperatures.<\/strong>The temperature in the city center can easily reach 33-35 degrees Celsius, and in the New Territories it often soars to 36 degrees Celsius or above. Just a few minutes of walking on the street will soak your clothes with sweat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. High temperatures trigger strong winds and torrential rain<\/strong>After the scorching heat, the high temperatures often trigger sudden strong winds, thunderstorms, and downpours. Remember to bring a sunshade and rain cover when you go out, otherwise you might get soaked in a downpour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Practical Guide to Heatstroke Prevention: Preventing Heat Exhaustion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In the face of this "extreme heat," everyone must take precautions to avoid heatstroke:<\/p>\n\n\n\n