Getting odors out with vinegar.
#1
I've read many times on this board of vinegar doing the trick for odors in fabrics. I have some hand towels and washcloths that when wet smell stale, almost soured. If I have a full washer load of these, how much vinegar would I put in? Hot, warm or cold water? Detergent also? How long to let soak? Any help you can give me will be appreciated.
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A cup or more of vinegar. Hot water with soap, and if you have any, borax. Make it two rinses.
Then take them out and smell them, if still stinky do it again. And it would help if you could hang them out on a line in the sun and wind.
Then take them out and smell them, if still stinky do it again. And it would help if you could hang them out on a line in the sun and wind.
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I would put through a hot wash with soap and washing soda...2 rinses as per Ramona with the cup of vinegar going in the last rinse. Ramona is spot on with the hanging outside bit, it really does help sanitise.
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Originally Posted by earlylace
I am assuming white distilled vinegar, my hubbys gym clothes get really stinky even after washing in hot water, i will have to try this. thanks
#8
Originally Posted by earlylace
I am assuming white distilled vinegar, my hubbys gym clothes get really stinky even after washing in hot water, i will have to try this. thanks
#9
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by earlylace
I am assuming white distilled vinegar, my hubbys gym clothes get really stinky even after washing in hot water, i will have to try this. thanks
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