Even though I am always careful to fully wring out my washcloths and hang them up to dry, they always seem to end up smelling mildewy. Any tips on how to avoid this?
2007-02-24 18:14:01 · 13 answers · asked by americangirl1127 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Sometimes it seems impossible to get the smell out. This is what I do. I add a cup of baking soda (you can buy in bulk at grocery store) to my laundry. Im not sure where you live but in the warmer months you cant really leave towels to dry unless they are outside as they will start smelling. I always keep baking soda in the summer. I also use Tide laundry detergent.
2007-02-24 18:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by My_Two_Centz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple of things to try: You could try alternating between two sets, and hang the damp set in a less humid and more well ventilated area of the house. Another good mildew chaser is bleach, so what you could also do is before you hang them up to dry, rinse the washcloths in the sink with warm water and an extremely small amount of bleach (half teaspoon or less). This worked for me!
2007-02-25 02:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by bindyree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use bleach in your wash or you might want to switch laundry detergents. Adding 1/2 cup baking soda to water along with detergent before putting in laundry will freshen laundry and remove odors. Borax is also a good laundry booster. Using hottest water safe for fabric is also important for removing odors. Always use recommended amount of detergent. Make sure clothing is rinsed well enough to remove detergent residues. A second rinsing may be helpful.
2007-02-25 02:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Golden Smile 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea try washing them like once a week. I wash my towels and washclothes in a washing machine every week with laundry det and they never smell mildewy
2007-02-25 02:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by 'lil peanut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add a Half a Cup of Baking Soda with your Laundry detergent when you wash your towels. Be sure and add Downy to keep them Soft and smell good.
2007-02-28 08:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hang them on a clothes hanger, in a room that has more air circulation. Near the heater, or by an window.
When I am a guest, and I want to re-use my towel,
I take it into the bedroom, hang it on a hanger from the closet, and hang it by the window.
Wash clothes, I wash after every use!
YOU could always toss them in the dryer after you dry off.
Just hang them outside of the bathroom.
Don't fold them. single layer is best.
Most air flow more fresh!
If it's not raining hang them outside!
2007-02-25 02:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by Lilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mildew grows in a damp closed in place.
Hang used damp towels to dry out completely before placing them in your hamper to be laundered.
Do not hang him to dry indoors - they're being exposed to mold because of the length of time it takes them to dry. Hang them outdoors. Then run them through the dryer to kill off anymore germs.
2007-02-25 02:38:29 · answer #7 · answered by childrenofthecorn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clean your cieling and walls and floor and the tub or shower with "Lime-away". Get rid of the old ones and buy new ones. I'd much rather spend the money than to go out in public smelling like a two-day used rag...
2007-02-25 02:18:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you hang them up to dry, pin them to a clothes hanger and make sure they are not up against anything, the air has to flow around them. Make sure they are totally dry after laundering as well.
2007-02-25 09:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting some bleach along with the washing powders. You could also try putting in a cup of white vinegar if you can use bleach.
2007-02-25 02:23:43 · answer #10 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋