i wash my clothes with tide and snuggle in warm water.
it comes out smelling kinda musty and gross.
i hang dry it right after its done and crack a window.
am i using a bad brand of detergent/ fabric softener or should i dry my clothes in the dryer immediately after?
help!
2007-10-02 10:39:56 · 8 answers · asked by Beautiful Disaster 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
should i try a different detergent/fabric softner?
whats the best kind?
2007-10-02 10:49:35 · update #1
also could it be because im not using enough detergent? i use about half a cup. i dont use a whole cup because the smell comes out so strong and i can still see the soap left over on the clothes.
2007-10-02 10:54:05 · update #2
I suggest drying them in the dryer, it dries them quickly unlike hanging them around. Also you could try a cup of white vinegar in the final rinse.=)
2007-10-02 10:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try washing with "Tide Free" and using a scent free fabric softener. Drying indoors is less effective than outside on a clothesline. Try using a dryer and a fabric softener sheet instead of an add during rinse thing. Also make certain you are using a properly measured amount of detergent and softener.
2007-10-02 10:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a front loading washer? in case you have they have been given a tendency to offer off a moldy scent by way of extra moisture interior the bath. a lot of human beings will wipe the interior bath and around the door to maintain moisture out then go away the door after drying with a towel for quarter-hour or as a thank you to do away with odors and mildew. in the adventure that your gadget is a stunning loader try removing the liquid fabric softener dispenser. Gunk can get trapped below and reason stains on outfits and musty smells. you additionally can deodorize with baking soda as that is going to soak up smells and odors. Run a cycle without outfits and upload a million cup baking soda. you additionally can try Vinegar. Vinegar is acidic, elementary antibacterial and it cuts grease and deodorizes. It kills mildew and mildew to boot. i'm getting my expert cleansing suggestion from the Mrs. sparkling internet site.
2016-12-28 11:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use a cup of ammonia in with my laundry detergent and then I add a cup of vinegar in with my rinse cylce. Try using a couple of dryer softner sheets instead of the liquid.
2007-10-02 12:58:52 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Behavin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try about a cup of vinegar & warm or hot water to a load & let them machine soak. It may have the smell in your washer & needs to be freshened up.
Bleach may work also but I'd use more than a cup.
2007-10-02 11:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by Deb S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting less in your machine so theres more water to rinse through your clothes it works for me
2007-10-02 10:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
use the dryer immediately. That will stop the bacteria smell that you are getting.
2007-10-02 10:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by spike 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I strongly suspect you might have a problem with your water. Have it tested.
Good luck!
2007-10-02 11:03:54 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋