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Why do my clothes still smell musty after washing?
If you notice your clothes have a musty smell, you’re probably letting damp garments sit in the washing machine too long before drying them. The dark, damp washing machine provides the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow on your clothing, resulting in that musty scent.
How do you get the rotten smell out of laundry?
Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your regular laundry detergent. The baking soda will absorb the sour smell. Pour two cups of white vinegar into the washing machine during the rinse cycle.
What should I add to the wash cycle to get rid of the mildew smell?
Pour around 500ml of white vinegar into the laundry detergent drawer and you can also add up to a cup of baking soda directly into the drum. Run on the hottest cycle and then follow with another rinse. Use bleach if your machine smells of mildew.
Is it OK to wear clothes that smell like mildew?
YES! Mold, mildew, and fungus can be harmful to your health. Not only can washer mildew live in your washer, but it can also transfer to your clothes while they are being washed. This is why your towels and clothes may come out smelling worse than when they went in.
How do I wash moldy clothes?
White Distilled Vinegar – An excellent mould-killer, diluted vinegar can be worked directly into the stain – or you can pre-soak the clothing in a bucket of water mixed with one cup of vinegar. You can also add 1-2 cups of vinegar to your washing machine per cycle to kill any mildew odours and brighten your whites.
How do I stop my closet from smelling musty?
15 Secrets to Keeping Your Custom Closets Smelling Fresh
- Find the Source of the Musty Smell.
- Regularly Clean Your Custom Closets.
- Clean and Dry Items Before Storing.
- Reorganize Your Closets.
- Hang Garments on Wooden Hangers.
- Reuse Dryer Sheets.
- Store Container of Coffee Grounds.
- Use Activated Charcoal.
How do you get rid of musty smells?
7 WAYS TO GET RID OF BODY ODOR
- WEAR BREATHABLE FABRICS OR AN ANTI-ODOR UNDERSHIRT.
- WASH WITH ALL-NATURAL ANTIBACTERIAL BATH SOAP.
- ALWAYS DRY OFF THOROUGHLY.
- USE PROBIOTIC DEODORANT.
- UPDATE YOUR LAUNDRY ROUTINE.
- APPLY APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE OR WITCH HAZEL.
- WATCH WHAT YOU EAT.