it has been washed and ironed but smell like old socks what can i do to make it smell nice i do use conditioner
2006-10-04 05:03:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Store a bar or two of soap with the linens. The soap will help prevent and eliminate odors.
2006-10-04 06:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you store linen you probably fold it and put into a confined space. In the middle of the linen it get very warm and any bacteria around will multiply and eventually smell. Just like body odour which is not the smell of sweat but of multiplying bacteria. Store as loose as possible and take it out occasionally and open it up. Even give it a wash during the storage period would be a good idea.
2006-10-04 05:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon where you store your linens. If you store them in a chest of drawers, then the wood of the chest can change the smell of your linens. If you store them in the linen closet and your laundry hamper for your dirty clothes is in there too, then the odor transfers onto the linen.
Some people have success with putting a couple of scented dryer sheets or sachets of lavender in the drawer with thieir bed linen to prevent bad smells.
2006-10-04 05:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stray Kittycat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that they are totally dry before you put them away. If you use the steam function on your Iron it could leave them a bit damp so I usually leave mine on a radiator rack for a few hours before putting them away.
You should keep them in an airing cupborad/hotpress if you have one. Built-in wardtobes are not great for storing things in as no air can circulate and so things can get a bit fusty in them. If you keep them in a built in wardrobe you should get one of those mini radiators that are made specially for them. They use very little electricity and just keep the air dry. You could also try putting containers with silica gel in the area where you store your bedlinnen to absorb any excess moisture.
2006-10-04 05:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
After noticing this myself, I started using fabric softener. I also started storing them in plastic linen bags from Bed, Bath, & Beyond and put a dryer sheet in with them as well.
2006-10-04 05:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible there is too much moisture in the air where you are storing them. I have a few suggestions. Use a small dehumidifier in the area you store them. OR Keep a box of baking soda - opened - on the shelf where you store them. OR, spray febreeze on them before use. OR, toss them in the dryer with a dryer sheet or two before using. Good luck!
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2014-08-17 02:25:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the storage area that's making the smell - try a couple of egg cups with bicarbonate of soda in them - give a gentle stir every day to loosen the particles.
Works great on preventing smells in the fridge too.
2006-10-06 06:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps where you are storing your linens is the problem. Try putting a fabric softener sheet in your linen closet. It will then take on the scent of the fabric softener. Great to use in your undies drawer, also.
2006-10-04 05:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by SHOE HO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do when I store my linen I put fabric conditioner sheets in between the sheets etc. and they always smell nice when I go to use them when the bed needs to be changed, try it?
2006-10-04 05:09:56 · answer #10 · answered by bonniebella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋