how do i get rid of odor?

Question

i have on pair of jeans that smell like mildew. i wash my jeans and i hang them up to dry so they dont shrink etc... well one pair must of not dried right or next to something i dont know but i washed them again and the smell is still there, do i discard them or can i fix them?

Answer 1

hmm maybe baking soda would work

Answer 2

There are lots of ways to get rid of odors. You can try Fabreeze, borax or if they have some mildew spots wet with lemon juice, sprinkle with salt, find some grass and lay them on it in the sunshine. Don't give up. Even just throwing them in the wash everytime you do jeans the odor will eventually come out

Answer 3

Try washing them again, alone, small load or low water setting, full size cup of detergent and add about 1/2 a cup of baking soda to the wash. Another good item that will get the odor out and have your jeans smelling fresh is BIZ - you get it where you get your detergent, fabric softener, etc.

Answer 4

Try using some white vinegar while washing them. Probably a cup or so. It is supposed to take the smell out of clothes that are left damp too long.

Answer 5

Febreeze or similar products are designed to get rid of odors, most supermarkets will stock a brand or two of them.

For a quick fix you could try and hide the smell with a quick spray of perfume.

Answer 6

Add baking soda to the wash and let them dry in the sunshine.

Answer 7

try using a dryer. if you have an option on your dryer where you can not use heat and just air dry. i suggest you do that. and don't forget to throw in a dryer sheet to help it smell fresh.

Answer 8

vinegar & water will neutralize odors of all kinds..... you might use some vinegar in your wash..... the vinegar smell dissipates

Be Blessed!

Answer 9

what i would do is try a different kind of wash stuff,like if you use all,try something different like purex.

Answer 10

soak them overnight in perfumed water softener