i had clothes stored in the basement of my house and they have an odor how do i get it out
2006-11-03 11:06:38 · 15 answers · asked by karen r 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
wash them and then hang them out to dry, let the wind get to them and give them an airing.
2006-11-03 11:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mand 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely you should wash your clothes and dry them well. If possible, use a bleach(only if the clothing can handle it!) But to get to the root of the problem and prevent further problems, you will have to tackle the basement itself. Many basements have an odor due to mold and/or mildew buildup. Since mold and mildew thrive in humid or damp environments, the thing to do is to invest in a dehumidifier. Once it dries out the air in the basement, the mold/mildew cannot grow, and thus cannot create the familiar "basement odor". I've had a basement dehumidifier myself for years, and during that time I've never had odor problems. Just be patient, though- it may take months for an existing odor to go away.
2006-11-03 11:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can wash the clothes in hot water with your normal soap and Clorox 2 for colors. Be sure to check the tags to make sure it won't hurt the fabric though. Either dry on high heat and promptly put away in the closet/drawers or hang on the line outside to dry.
2006-11-04 01:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your able to wash them, use some "Borateam"in the wash cycle.This is sold with the laundry detergents at your market.(look for the picture of the twenty-mule -team) Borateam is a wonderful cleaning product, it gets out smells,helps whiten,and disinfects.
2006-11-03 11:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously need to wash them! Use a strong scented Detergent and then a strong scented dryer sheet. Or if you have no time for washing, just throw them in the dryer for a little bit with a dryer sheet or two.
2006-11-03 11:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by animal_mother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that baking soda takes any smell out of anything... Try tossing a handful in the wash cycle.
2006-11-03 11:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try washing them. Sometimes, if you use a drier sheet for the drier, some fragrances smell like mold.
At least to me.
2006-11-03 11:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by Michael K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash them in a quality detergent with enzymes, like Tide.
2006-11-06 14:29:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put them in the attic for awhile so they smell like attic instead of basement
2006-11-03 13:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a little of lemon scented ammonia in your wash cycle.
2006-11-05 21:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by shadowdancr17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋