I have a pair of black dance/aerobics tights in a box with a bunch of other stuff from my last move, most of which I tossed this past weekend. But these tights appeared to be in good condition except for the mildew odor. So I took a chance and washed them in Arm & Hammer detergent with both oxyclean and colorfast bleach. The tights came out in good condition, except still with a distinct mildew odor. What should I do other than give up and toss them? These are good quality tights, and I know I should have taken better care of them in the first place, but...
2007-03-27 05:40:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, wrong place. Sorry. I assumed they would assign it to the right place from the keywords... Thanks for the answers anyway.
2007-03-27 05:45:36 · update #1
Clearly God is punishing me for not taking better care of my clothes.
2007-03-27 05:49:22 · update #2
Spray them with Febreeze, and then say THANK YOU JESUS!!!
2007-04-03 14:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi..who cares where you posted the question.... other's have probably done the same before. As for the tights.. wash them in warm water and add a little Vinegar with the detergent... this should get the smell out! You could also try pouring a box of baking soda in with the laundry detergent and then wash them again... good luck. Some people are so rude!
2007-03-27 12:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When next you wash them, put a capful of ammonia in the wash. That will kill any actual mildew. When drying, use like 3 dryer sheets. If the smell persists, try a fabric deodorizer like Febreeze.
2007-03-27 12:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try freebreeze or if able to get it eucalyptus oil make up a liqiuid spay & spray them, & allow the to dry in the sun or leave them out in a good down pouring of rain, usually rain is a really good natural cleanser as well
goodluck
2007-04-04 06:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by ozraikat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some in this section will tell you to "pray the smell out".
I'll tell you to try washing them with detergent and anywhere between a 1/2 cup to a full cup of vinegar.
2007-03-27 12:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Wrong place perhaps?
Why not try rinsing them in water with a couple of drops of patchouli oil - bikers used to use the stuff on their leathers when they couldnt clean them to stop them being stinky - it does work.
2007-03-27 12:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a solution of baking soda and lemon juice. Don't use patchouli--it may cover the smell, but yuck! =0)
2007-03-27 12:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you aware that you are in the R&S section?
If the smell won't go away then simply buy a new pair.
2007-03-27 12:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Given that this is the Religion and Spirituality forum...
Have you tried prayer?
2007-03-27 12:44:53 · answer #9 · answered by Morey000 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get the mildew smell out of your crotch first, before you wear the tights again... Thats what you get for bugging God with such a stupid question that has nothing to do with religion. PRAISE JESUS!!!!!
VLR
2007-03-27 12:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by Athiests_are_dumb 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
How is this a question about Religion or Spirituality??
2007-03-27 12:45:35 · answer #11 · answered by Cheryl J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋