I have a problem getting a sour smell out of clothing. Wash it , it is gone but if you sweat, it is back.?

Question

this is someone that sweats easily and I just cannot get the smell to stay gone .As soon as the shirt is wet again with sweat the sour smell is back and terribly embarrasing.

Answer 1

put vinegar in the rinse load

Answer 2

Can it take some bleach? if so, then use Bleach and COLD water, not hot or warm. That will "set" the smell... also add in a cup of Baking soda to the load with the Bleach and a good quality Detergent.. Not the brand that is always on sale for 2.99 a gallon. Do not over load the machine and dry IMMEDIATELY in a HOT dryer. that is how laundry gets sour in the first place, By not getting dried fast enough, or leaving it in the machine on a hot day. also NEVER use your washer as a hamper. That makes clothes smell sour too...especially if you put damp or wet stuff in the machine and let it sit.

Answer 3

Not a lot of people know that you can become resistant to a deodorant. If you always use the same one, it is time to change to another brand. I never use the same one twice running. You may have developed some kind of resistance to your regular deodorant, which could cause a smell which you can't notice, because the problem could have been going on for a long time. Perhaps change from a spray to a roll-on - or vice-versa. If you want to know if you DO smell, ask your mother. She is one most likely to be honest enough and concerned enough to be truthful. Of course, if you have just been relying on just lots of soap and water - and not using deodorant at all - I have news for you. The glands which cause the smell will get back into full production eight hours after being washed. Unless you shower every eight hours, you will pong.

Answer 4

How long are you letting the clothes sit in the washer before you dry them? If you let wet clothing sit (either in the dryer or the washer) for too long they will sour no matter what you wash them in. I would gather all my clothes and wash them thoroughly in the warmest water you can, use detergent and fabric softener, and dry them completely after the washer stops. This has happened to me before and it is awful--it only took me a couple of times to figure out what I was doing and it doesn't happen to me anymore.
*Also* are you using too much liquid fabric softener? I know if I use more than recommended my clothes smell worse instead of better once whoever is wearing them begins to sweat or whatever.
Cut back on your fabric softener (if you are using too much) and completely dry your clothes as soon as the washer stops. Good luck.

Answer 5

kill the sour smell with another sour smell wash your clothes with vinegar not too much though! a 1/8 of cup is sufficient!
After words wash clothes again without vinegar! If this doesn't work then try adding epsom salt to it next time you wash your clothes. If none of these methods work then it's time to toss them out and get new clothes! I was a Janitor for 30 that's why I know about the tactics I mentioned!

Answer 6

You are overpowering the mold/mildew with cleaners, but it is actually still living inside the clothing. You will need to bleach the clothing (if possible). Do not use fabric softener. Dry the clothing completely in the dryer (no f/s sheets either). Hang the shirt to air out, outside if at all possible. Let it hang out for several days. Do not wear it until you have let it air completely. When you have let it air out for 3-5 days (at least), then put it in the dryer for 10 minutes. If there was mold or mildew living in the shirt, the dryer will knock out any residue that has dried out.

The reason for this is that mold needs moisture to live. Your body is providing that moisture. This happens constantly especially with the new thick towels. In the future, make sure that you do not put any damp clothing in the hamper. If it is sweaty or damp, hang it on the shower rod until it is dry b4 throwing it in the hamper.

Answer 7

Hi,
Lots of answers already give some ideas to kill the bacteria in your clothes. However if you can't bleach them you could try this. Dampen the shirt rub some biological washing powder in to the effected area, leave for 1/2 hour or so, then wash. Once dry iron them well this will kill any thing living.
Good luck

Answer 8

Hey bro we have the same prob. Actualy the problem is your sweat not your clothings. I, myself experimented why i stink when i sweat especialy when it dries. Well i add more water intake and stop eating spicy foods or reduce meat. After a month viola!! I see the big difference no more stinky smely body. All you need is patience discipline in your body intake because input = output (sweat). Btw use also deodorant. Good luck dude!

Answer 9

Maybe it isn't the clothes that smell maybe its the sweat.

1st make sure you are using an antiperspirant not a deodorant. Antiperspirant stops sweating where deodorant just kills the smell.

The smell from sweat is caused by bacteria and that bacteria should be killed when it goes through the hot dryer. If you can't put it in the dryer take it to the dry cleaners.

Answer 10

Ouch. Try keeping a tiny bottle of febreeze to keep those shirts smelling fresh. Also, try using a type of talcum powder to try to keep yourself dry. And if you think sweating its becoming a problem, contact a dermatologist. They can inject botox into your sweat glands and get that sweat to like, half the amount.

Answer 11

This is the same technique I have taught over 138,000 men and women in 157 countries to successfully treat their excessive sweating condition over the past 7 years!

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