Sour Towel Smell
#51
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Location: TX
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I've tried spraying wet towels (forgot them for a day in the washer - haven't tried this on clothes so make sure it would not stain them first) with Febreeze then drying - worked pretty good. By the time they were washed again later the smell was gone.
#52
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You could try a presoak with baking soda and white vinegar. I find that usually removes almost any bad odor. I go heavy on both for the presoak and then lightly on both for the wash with laundy soap. A second rinse helps, too. Good Luck. :)
#53
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You could try a presoak with baking soda and white vinegar. I find that usually removes almost any bad odor. I go heavy on both for the presoak and then lightly on both for the wash with laundy soap. A second rinse helps, too. Good Luck. :)
#54
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Are any of the remedies posted here safe for front-loaders? Pine-sol, ammonia, borax?
#56
We developed mildew on carpeting and I called the county extension office. They recommended ammonia. Worked like a charm, now I use a cup of ammonia in my load of towels about every other wash to avoid that smell. I do have a front loader.
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