How to get rid of musty smell in clothes.

[Hard_Rom]

Cold weather on the way. Dug out some winter long underwear and shirts. They have a musty smell.

What's the best way to get rid of it?

Thanks

 

[ElsieElsewhere]

Cold weather on the way. Dug out some winter long underwear and shirts. They have a musty smell.

What's the best way to get rid of it?

Thanks

I assume you've tried washing them. If you have, then throw them in a bag and febreze them. You could also use those scented fabric softener sheets in the dryer after washing them.

If you haven't washed them, then you know.. wash them.

 

[hashtag45]

I'd have some excellent advice to give you, HardRom, but you have me on that famous iggy list of yours.

Derp! Your loss.

 

[phil_o]

Give them to your wife and tell her to sort them!!!!

 

[Hard_Rom]

I assume you've tried washing them. If you have, then throw them in a bag and febreze them. You could also use those scented fabric softener sheets in the dryer after washing them.

If you haven't washed them, then you know.. wash them.

Yes, they were washed.

Did some looking up.

I wash in cold water. Probably need to use hot water. Then dump a cup of vinegar in during rinse cycle.

Scenting does not kill the mold spores that cause the smell.

Think I will try a hot wash and vinegar rinse.

 

[oggbashan]

Hang them in your garderobe (or outside privy if you don't own a castle).

That gives them an interesting scent and keeps the moths away.

 

[ElsieElsewhere]

Yes, they were washed.

Did some looking up.

I wash in cold water. Probably need to use hot water. Then dump a cup of vinegar in during rinse cycle.

Scenting does not kill the mold spores that cause the smell.

Think I will try a hot wash and vinegar rinse.

Yeah, I was going to suggest vinegar, but I didn't realize it was mold that you were dealing with.

 

[Hard_Rom]

Yeah, I was going to suggest vinegar, but I didn't realize it was mold that you were dealing with.

I believe that is what causes the musty smell. You don't need stains and mold growths to get the smell.

Supposedly a simple wash in hot water and then hung in the sun to dry does it. UV kills the spores.

 

[ElsieElsewhere]

I believe that is what causes the musty smell. You don't need stains and mold growths to get the smell.

Supposedly a simple wash in hot water and then hung in the sun to dry does it. UV kills the spores.

Ya, sorry! I am glad you figured it out though. The more you know, I guess. Good to know about the whole hanging it out in the sun thing; although I am looking outside right now.. I don't think hanging clothes outside would help much, at least around here.

 

[oldasspussy]

I'd use bleach or borax

 

[Learin]

Cold weather on the way. Dug out some winter long underwear and shirts. They have a musty smell.

What's the best way to get rid of it?

Thanks

Hang them out in the sun. Not the cloudy day sun, but a really good sunny day sun. Molds, mustiness etc will go away in a few hours. Remember to turn the clothes inside out and dust it occasionally throughout the day.

 

[bill4672a]

Cold weather on the way. Dug out some winter long underwear and shirts. They have a musty smell.

What's the best way to get rid of it?

Thanks

Wash them on gentle cycle with a fourth of a cup of baking soda.