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Stinky Towels

My laundry is known to get behind every now and then. After washing some towels, I hung them up for my husband and I to use. That next morning we used them and both realized that they smelt really bad - like mildew. I had no idea what to do, but I knew that it was a common problem because I had smelt the same smell on towels at other homes. I searched the internet and found other frustrated women. I was nervous to use bleach on my colored towels, my mom mentioned that I should try using vinegar.

Category:Home
Applies to:Stinky Towels
Homeopathic:No
Environment friendly:N/A
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Created:April 2008
Recommended for:Any Parent

Ingredients

1 Cup(s)White Vinegar

Instructions

  1. My washing machine has a place to put bleach and that is where I put vinegar also. I am not really sure how much I put in there, but I think it is about a cup.
  2. I also use the soak function on the washing machine just to make sure to get the smell all out and sometimes use the extra rinse. :)
  3. Use your usual soap also.
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jewelrylady

July 28, 2009 at 04:15 PM

Vinegar is the best friend of my towels! It takes the smell away and it even works on the kids clothes that have gotten wet and start to stink!

MODMAMI

June 24, 2009 at 09:41 AM

LOOOOOVE VINEGAR. CAN'T KEEP ENOUGH OF IT AT HOME!

tlcsilverjewelry

June 23, 2009 at 04:07 PM

I do this also using white vinegar, about 3/4 cup in my rinse cup. Next time I'll put it in the bleach dispenser also.

Elizabeth Norton

March 28, 2009 at 06:34 PM

I still have this film in my washer where you put the fabric softener. I am not sure what can help that. I have used everything....baking soda, vinegar, ect No luck.....it isnt detachable I am not sure what to do

Ally

February 7, 2009 at 07:27 PM

Ahh the power of vinegar. I should try this

Qtpies7

February 6, 2009 at 06:23 AM

Vinegar is amazing! I use it on my laundry all the time. Especially on my cloth diapers when they don't want to smell fresh.

marcybennet

January 29, 2009 at 04:48 AM

I am going to try this because I have been using bleach with the same fear that I am going to ruin my towels!

mommy2aya

November 11, 2008 at 04:30 PM

i sooooo need to do this! my husband has been threatening to go out and buy new towels lately :)

CostcoMama

November 4, 2008 at 02:51 PM

I have always used white distilled vinegar, I am not sure if it makes a difference.

bittysmom

November 4, 2008 at 01:12 AM

White vinegar? Or does it matter?

exactlythat

October 22, 2008 at 01:55 PM

been looking for a solution to this for our dish rags and washcloths. Thanks.

theBabyBloak

September 26, 2008 at 10:39 AM

I need to do this...mine have definitely got that smell :(

Candle Mom

August 30, 2008 at 03:18 PM

this has happened to me and after mulitple washing it went away. good post!

momberk

June 28, 2008 at 09:17 AM

Good to know! When a rag is really offensive, I am known to throw it out. Love the earth friendly alternative.

goofymama

June 6, 2008 at 01:17 AM

Do this all the time... vinegar is good for way too many things to list, but smell eradication is up at the top. You can just run the 'clean' stinky stuff through your regular cycle with vinegar and no detergent if you want. It should work like a charm without the extra rinsing.