I have rewashed them twice but they still smell soured. Any suggestions on how to get the smell out? Ive tried febreeze and it didnt help any. THANKS!
2007-09-25 17:01:23 · 14 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It may sound odd, but have you tried adding a cup of white vinegar to the load. Vinegar helps to remove odors, so you might give it a try.
2007-09-25 17:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Amy R 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some detergents actually boast that they remove such smells. I've had good luck with Era. Go with cheaper tries first. Try the vinegar or baking soda. I'd have more faith in the vinegar because it's a little stronger and attacks a different type of chemical. Except for the energy and water there is little lost if it doesn't work. Then try Era or some similar product. If all else fails, make your husband use those towels for whatever until they quit smelling. There is a chance that they are ruined.
One last thing. Sunlight kills and destroys all sorts of things. Leave them out in the sun. Turn them over. After several days try washing them again.
2007-09-26 00:14:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel! That is why I won't let my husband wash clothes again. I found that putting twice the amount of laundry soap for the load; and don't use no name brand soap. I use Tide-Downy or Tide-Febreeze. And if that still doesn't work, add 1/2 cup of baking soda or bleach to the next wash.
2007-09-26 00:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by mrscalvinhobbs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try washing them again with a cup of baking soda or two in addition to the soap and an extra rinse cycle if still sour, try washing with some white vinegar, a cup or two in addition to the soap and use an extra rinse cycle.
Usually baking soad will work. And tell your hubby that you wont put diesel in the unleaded cars if he doesnt touch the washer. Find him a different job to do.
2007-09-26 00:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by James Watkin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you use bleach and hot water? A couple of towels at a time might help too. Can you hang them outside in the sun to dry? Some sunshine might help. Good luck
2007-09-26 01:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by curious connie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new load with a cup of white vinegar will help. Also, you could use a bleach for coloured fabrics that can get any mould out and freshen the laundry.
2007-09-26 10:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by hopflower 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash them again and this time add a cup of ammonia to the load. Rinse twice.
2007-09-26 03:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vinegar is the trick...pile it on and let them soak. Go give your husband a big wet kiss for trying...then start the cleaning cycle (hot) with your regular detergent.
Hey, guys just can't clean like the ladies and that's not sexist - it's a fact.
2007-09-26 00:14:57 · answer #8 · answered by gatefan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash them again without soap or detergent. Add a cup of vinegar or hydrogen peroxide to the wash cycle.
2007-09-26 00:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try rewashing them again with detergent, and some clear ammonia. Ammonia removes stains and odor. They used to use it on cloth diapers for that reason.
2007-09-26 01:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by seven-11 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋