I have a front loader washer and my towels smell horrible, even when I use fabric softner. I've tried cleaning my washer with vinegar with no help.
2006-10-03 06:37:18 · 25 answers · asked by bnugget 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
vinegar and baking soda while on wash and tumble dry with a fabric softener. Also, as soon as your washer goes off get it into the dryer.
2006-10-03 06:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Daddy Mac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash your towels with no fabric softener, being sure you are using the correct amount of laundry detergent. Do not pack your washer, you need the towels to move freely in the water. When the wash is finished, wash a second time, again using the correct amount of detergent. Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. This should leave the towels smelling fresh and clean. (You could add 3/4 cup if you like, but I think 1/2 cup should do it)
2006-10-03 07:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Carol Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Periodically use a detergent and bleach mix in your towels-only wash. When you are not using the front loader, always leave the door unlached or open a little to allow the drum to dry between wash loads.
We've never had trouble with our's developing mildew or anything like that inside and I believe it is because of how we wash our towels.
If all else doesn't work (I just saw the suggestion below and had a thought): Boil a large pot of water & add detergent & a little bleach. Put some towels in it for awhile. See if that solves the problem for those few towels.
2006-10-03 06:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that problem with my colored towels. I use Clorox 2 for colors and that gets the smell out. Combine that with your normal detergent, and get some really good smelling fabric softener. Also, DO NOT let the towels set in the washing machine for a long period of time after washing them- they'll smell even worse!!!
2006-10-03 10:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by JustMyOpinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long are you leaving the towels inside the washer after they are washed? I had the same problem because I was leaving the clothes inside the washer until I get back from work.
If that's not the problem try bleach with your detergent.
2006-10-03 07:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by MsM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash them on a long wash cycle in hot water with detergent and bleach. It sounds as if they have become mildewed. For white towels use chlorine bleach; for colored ones use a bleach that's safe for colors. Then dry them in the dryer immediately after they are done washing and use fabric softener sheets.
2006-10-03 06:41:07 · answer #6 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Hot water and bleach. And don't stuff too many in the washer at the same time.
2006-10-03 06:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by Namtrac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Febreze on your dry towels.
before the next wash, a tub full of water, no clothes and 2 cups of bleach.
Let it run threw both cycles and then wash a load of whites just in case there is any bleach residue.
2006-10-03 06:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add baking soda. make sure you always hang wet towels to dry because that's where the smell develops
2006-10-03 06:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by Alexandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why I only buy solid white towels. They get hot water and bleach (lots of it!) every wash. I know exactly what smell you are referring to!
2006-10-03 06:53:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋