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[CelticCrafter]

I have two little throws I keep over the backs of the couches I'm getting ready to throw out because I think they smell even after letting them sit overnight, dry in an empty machine with a cup of baking soda before washing them and adding vinegar during the rinse cycle.

They get washed at least once a month if not more so I don't know why this happened. 

I use All Free & Clear because I can't stand the overwhelming smell of scented detergents.  I think some of them are so strong that you can taste them.

[goldensrbest]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

I have two little throws I keep over the backs of the couches I'm getting ready to throw out because I think they smell even after letting them sit overnight, dry in an empty machine with a cup of baking soda before washing them and adding vinegar during the rinse cycle.

They get washed at least once a month if not more so I don't know why this happened. 

I use All Free & Clear because I can't stand the overwhelming smell of scented detergents.  I think some of them are so strong that you can taste them.

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Donate to animal shelter.

[Imaoldhippie]

This is the very reason I got rid of all colored towels, washcloth's, and all kitchen towels and only have white now.  I can bleach them when necessary with no problems.  Having all white also eliminated an extra load of laundry.

When I use a vinegar rinse I always give them a 2nd plain rinse to get rid of any vinegar odor.

@Pooky1 

[bargainsgirl]

I have white towels but I NEVER use bleach.  I use Nellie's and white vinegar and NO fabric softener.

[CelticCrafter]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

I have two little throws I keep over the backs of the couches I'm getting ready to throw out because I think they smell even after letting them sit overnight, dry in an empty machine with a cup of baking soda before washing them and adding vinegar during the rinse cycle.

They get washed at least once a month if not more so I don't know why this happened. 

I use All Free & Clear because I can't stand the overwhelming smell of scented detergents.  I think some of them are so strong that you can taste them.

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Donate to animal shelter.

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They don't want them, hence throw them away because I'm not going to donate something I can't get the smell out of to Goodwill or the church thrift shop.

[wagirl]

Was just going to mention that the animal shelters around me don't want blankets and such altho they will take towels-----

[River Song]

I have white bath towels and use Kirkland UltraClean in the orange bottle, from Costco.  It has a light, clean scent.  The Kirkland unscented version has a really unpleasant odor, imho, as do other unscented laundry detergents.  I also use OxyClean powder with my white towels and sheets, never bleach or fabric softener.

Musty odors can also come from front-load washing machines which is why I switched to a top-load washing machine.

[Mz iMac]

2nd generation pod user

1st generation user

[KBEANS]

@CelticCrafter  Since you plan on throwing them out, try ammonia before you do.

I know it's not a popular choice these days but see if it can remove the stank.
 I use it when the towels seem to smell unfresh. It softens them up as well. 

[lynnie61]

@nyc1   I just purchased this about two months ago.  I love the smell and now use it in every load.  Love this product.  

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@nyc1 wrote:

@Pooky1   LYSOL LAUNDRY SANITIZER is also a wonderful product.  I use it in EVERY wash.  It has a very light fresh scent. 

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