What's the best way to keep clean, laundered sheets from getting the stale smell? I have 6 sets of sheets for my bed and if some of them sit on the shelf for a couple of months before I use them, they have this stale smell that I hate. I end up re-washing them before I use them. Of course, this defeats the purpose of washing them the first time. Suggestions?
2007-01-14 11:12:29 · 22 answers · asked by DZ 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I have 4 sets - and rotate them regularly, so this is not a problem for my 'active' sleep linens. . . but . . . my guest room sheets? It was a problem for me, as you have described, until I put them in plastic bags, with sachet packets (I like lavender, the best) . . . remembering to take them out for airing, prior to using when company is due . . .
Hope this works for you . . .!
2007-01-14 11:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
take a dryer sheet and cut it up and put it in between each set of sheets, this should keep them smelling fresh. Or just throw them in the dryer with a dryer sheet for a minute or two before you put them on your bed. Or try febreeze, there are so many febreeze scents out now.
2007-01-14 11:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by hasgr8boyz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When washing them use a cup of ammonia. Put a dryer sheet between them before storing, that will keep them smelling fresh.
2007-01-14 11:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by Lolitta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know the big plastic zipper bags comforters etc. come in use them to store sheets put in a dryer sheet or two i prefer tide simple pleasures.....they smell great when u take them out to use..and it will fit on a closet shelf easily or even under the bed if u r short on storage space.....
2007-01-14 11:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by snowangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above suggestions are good, and perhaps you might store them with a sachet or some sort of nice drawer liner as well. Lavender is lovely, and so is rose; or any fragrance of your choice. It is nice to sleep in scented sheets.
2007-01-14 11:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a toughy.
i sugest keeping your sheets in an open closet and if you have to have them closed up, put a sprtiz of perfume every so often or a bar of fresh sweet smelling soap on the drawr or closet that you store them in.
~hope it helps!
-C
2007-01-14 11:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try placing a fabric softener sheet in each set before you put them away, or place a box of Arm & Hammer baking soda in the closet it will help absorb musty ordors.
2007-01-14 11:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Sandra B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Re-wallpaper your linen closet. I think the problem is your linen closet may be "stale." Washing the insides, new paint or wallpaper, should help.
Also, if you don't already, use something like Bounce anti-static sheets in your dryer. They will give the laundry a nice scent.
2007-01-14 11:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you fold them to put them away, put some dryer sheets in between the folds. To freshen them put them in the dryer with a dryer sheet before putting on bed.
2007-01-14 11:16:01 · answer #9 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes that's a good idea --- fold them up with a dryer sheet. i usually toss my sheets in the dryer with a dryer sheet for about 20 minutes before i want to put them on the bed.
2007-01-14 11:15:29 · answer #10 · answered by curious_One 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋