alisoncooks Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) The sheets thread brought this to mind... I have a few wash cloths that never smell fresh, even after washing with hot water and such. Have you ever been able to save a wash cloth that has gotten that sour smell that remains, even after washing? I have several that I'm considering tossing or relegating to cleaning rags, but I'm wondering if I can save them... (Same question with a few towels. Maybe it's from dropping them in the dirty clothes basket damp, and they sit a day or so before washing?) Edited November 27, 2016 by alisoncooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Try soaking them in white vinegar overnight before washing in hot water with no detergent. (Yes - no detergent! Detergent can actually exacerbate this issue of stinkiness, so don't use it and definitely don't use fabric softener.) Then rewash immediately in hot water with only a small amount of detergent - the ideal amount is usually about half of what the box/jug recommends. If that doesn't work, then soak with baking soda and then wash in hot water with just baking soda. I usually have success with vinegar, but where vinegar doesn't work, baking soda is sure to and vice versa. And yes, I suspect it's because you're putting them in the dirty clothes hamper while damp and letting them sit there before washing. That will do it every time. If you're not willing to change this habit, start putting some vinegar in every load. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) I only have white towels, washcloths, dishrags and sheets....so keep that in mind. :) I put a cup of bleach in each of those loads and they never seem sour. It works like a charm. SaveSave Edited November 28, 2016 by TammyinTN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I also use bleach, just a small amount, even with colors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2hunangirls Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Pine Sol has saved my laundry. I hate my HE washer because nothing (especially towels) ever really smells clean. But since I started adding Pine Sol there is less hate going on. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Line dry outside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I also use bleach, just a small amount, even with colors. Yup. A little bit won't hurt, and faded wash cloths are better than stinky ones anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in CA Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Boil with water and a bit of Oxyclean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 have you tried oxyclean? or bleach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacbeaumont Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 My m-i-l taught me to boil my colored wash clothes. Totally got rid of the smells. Sent from my U9200 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.