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12-03-2022 04:40 PM
In case you didn't know...Lysol Laundry Sanitizer comes in a fragrance-free version, "Free & Clear"
12-03-2022 05:43 PM
I think an odor from being wet too long could be mold or mildew. Bleach is the only thing I know of that kills mold & mildew. I'd bleach the clothes that tolerate bleach and then decide what you want to do with the rest of the clothes.
12-03-2022 06:10 PM
I guess it may depend what type of fabrics were in the basket and whether they can be washed in warm water or not. Clorox on any whites like towels. If you had items that are cold wash only it would be harder to remove a musty smell. How long were they sitting in the water? Any mildew? Old school Tide could help with the odor...I would avoid anything with perfumes or other scented products.
12-03-2022 06:16 PM
I think I would throw them away.........wouldn't want the possibility of mold and mildew in my clothes!
12-03-2022 07:42 PM
Odoban. It's $10 at Walmart. But separate whites from colors.
I cleaned by carpet with it and it removed the dog smell.
12-03-2022 09:22 PM
Borax has been recommended by doctors for mildew clothing.
12-03-2022 10:00 PM
@Patriot3wrote:I think I would throw them away.........wouldn't want the possibility of mold and mildew in my clothes!
I don't know what kind of *back up* occurred in your basement. But I wouldn't want any parts of unwanted water on my clothes, much less on my body.
I would've pitched them immediately. Wouldn't even think about putting them in my washing machine. No way!
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