I wash them and they still stink when they come out of the dryer, and if they don't stink then, they do after one use. I'm using bleach, gain, and other cleaners when I clean like, dawn, and pine sol. But not always pine sol. I used to use mr. clean, but it didn't make any difference. They stink so bad, I'm tempted to throw them away and just buy new ones. Any ideas?
2006-10-18 06:30:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Throw them away. Dish rags are actually pretty unsanitary anyway.
2006-10-18 06:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Natty 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
After your done washing dishes rinse them thoroughly with cold water that will take the soap out. It helps from stinking. Also try Lysol in your washer that seems to help. Use a fabric softener sheet in the dryer. Also is the temperature hot in your house? You may need to wash them everyday. Use a clean one every time.
2006-10-18 06:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If pine sol, bleach didn't work then it's time for some new ones, if they stink that means you used them enough already.
2006-10-18 07:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by krazyrenee91606 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about avoiding that stink in the NEW dishrags by simply putting them(or sponges or scrubbies) into the microwave for 15-30 seconds every day..trust me that KILLS everything that lives...always rinse the rags(or whatever) until clear water runs out and let dry...I replace my rags every three days(more or less) and I use them daily...the microwave WILL prevent the stink...trust me...
2006-10-18 09:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw the stinky ones away and start over. Sounds like you are using them too long before washing. Or maybe you are using them to clean off the counter with like, meat products' blood or juice. Use paper towels for that.
2006-10-19 03:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Throw them in the garbage and buy new ones. Or waste a whole bunch of time worrying about Stinky dish rags.
2006-10-18 07:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
throw them out, what you are smelling is dangerous bacteria. Don't buy new ones. You can use a sponge but you need to regularly sanitize it a replace it often. You can kill the germs on your sponge by rinsing thoroughly after every wipe then when you are finished cleaning rinse again and put it in the microwave or dishwasher.
But still replace them often.
2006-10-20 20:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by justcurious 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THROW THEM AWAY. THEY ARE FULL OF FUNGUS AND GERMS. When they smell that is your natural good instincts telling you they are no good. Why do you think there is an endless supply of things like wash clothes, sponges, dish rags to buy at the stores?
2006-10-18 06:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by moonsister_98 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
growing up we always put our wet rags,wash cloths and mopenes in a diaper pail with a mild bleach and water solution in it until wash day.this works great with soiled under clothing too! we then hung them on the line to dry P.S.mopenes are what italians say for dish towels/cloth napkins
2006-10-18 16:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by kimmi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got it, throw them away. One last thought, do you have a pressure cooker? Seriously. Heat levels are quite high in a pressure cooker. "Cook" them for a few minutes, wet of course. If that doesn't end the stink, toss them.
2006-10-18 06:34:53 · answer #10 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are so bad that bleach doesn't clean them, throw them out and buy new ones. The smell is coming from bacteria.
2006-10-18 06:37:03 · answer #11 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋