Why do my clothes smell weird???

Question

I use tide with bleach alternative already in the bottle. I use downy with a flowerly like smell, then i wash them on the regular cycle in my washer. As soon as it is done washing, i dry them 2 times on the damp dry setting for a total of 50 minutes. I've tried changing fabric softeners, nothing helps. The clothes don't smell bad, they just smell like fabric softener, but not a good smell.

You can only smell it right next to the shirt, not from far away.

Answer 1

Try dryer sheets instead of the liquid softeners.:)

Answer 2

I had the same problem. The flowerly odor nauseates me and after trying several different brands of softener (Downy was the worst for me), I found a solution. I now use Arm and Hammer detergent and 20-mule team borax. The fabric is soft and smells fresh. Borax acts as a water softener. It's better than any manufactured softener I've used.

Good luck.

Answer 3

The fabric softener may not work well with your water. In certain areas, water types vary, iron, sulfur, etc. Thus creating issues. What you should try is to omit the use of a liquid fabric softener when washing your clothes and use Downy or another brand of dryer type fabric softener sheets. See if thsi eliminates your smell.

Answer 4

some times the fragrance from the soap, clashes with the softner, I use reg laundry soap with a real mile or no frag. and then I use dryer sheet by bounce and no problem.. Maybe u clothes are sort of mildewing if u use the damp dry cycle? use the reg, dry cycle..

Answer 5

If i replaced into you i could get rid of the clothing only in case some style of deadly bacteria is starting to be on the clothing and is perplexing to get rid of. Then i could verify out the closet to determine if there is any bacteria interest occurring interior the closet. And verify out the washing device/dryer in case it does not could desire to be wiped clean.

Answer 6

don't use fabric softener... it makes my clothes smell terrible when my mom uses it on mine