How do you get the smell out of your clothes that comes from leaving them in the washer too long?

Question

You know that horrible smell that you get when your clothes sit in the washer over night? Well, even if I wash them again, they still smell. Are there any ways to get the smell out, other than washing them 500 times?
Thanks!

Answer 1

Rewash them and add either white vinegar or baking soda to the machine.
Add a good fabric softener to the rinse cycle.
Hand outside to dry if possible.

Answer 2

I would suggest re-washing them and if possible hang them outdoors to dry in the sun. You might want to also add about a half cup of white vinegar to the wash. It will not harm or fade clothes and will definitely help with the smell.

Answer 3

Use a cup of baking soda in the second wash and the smell will go away.

Answer 4

Go with a cup or so of vinegar in with the washing powders. Oxyclean will help.

Answer 5

yes try Frebreeze for clothes it's in the laundry isle it will get the smell out and will last a while. Just add it to your rinse cycle and it will take care of it.

Answer 6

Rewash them and try adding fabric softerner. I know but that usually helps when I forget.

Febreeze is good to.

Good luck.

Answer 7

just run them through the rinse cycle with one cup vinegar..then rewash..works like a charm.

Answer 8

re-wash them with some extra fabric softener

Answer 9

rewash with a little vinegar.
It will neutralize that smell.

Answer 10

rewash it...i know it sucks but thats the only solution