Here's the "Solution"
I had a brand new bedspread, that picked up a musty smell from an RV we had used. I tried everything, to get the odor out. Of course I could not use bleach on this fabric. A musty odor is almost impossible to get rid of, once an item has been exposed, no matter how clean you get it! Ahhh, at last, I remembered that I still had some "Simple Solution Stain and Odor Remover" on hand. You can buy it at most pet stores. It's the best thing I have ever found, for removing the smell left in the carpet from our aging, incontinent kitty. It has never damaged my carpets, so I thought, why not?!
By Diane =^..^= from New Braunfels, TX
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
All of our clothes have been stored for a year. Last night I washed them in All detergent and baking soda. The musty, oily odor is still there. What else can I use?
By DIANE from Iowa Park, TX
Try washing them again, but add 1-2 cups of white vinegar along with the detergent.
I find All detergent to have a musty smell of its own. Try a non-scented detergent.
I've been hanging my clothes inside to dry. Lately they've been having a musky smell. How can I get rid of the odor?
By kathy
I would stop hanging your clothes indoors. That is likely what is causing the musty smell. You are not getting enough air circulation to dry properly.
What I would do first, if possible, is rewash these clothes with vinegar in the wash, and then hang them out in the sun and wind. If that doesn't work, check out the archives here as there are tons of suggestions, and one in the tips section of today's newsletter.
I have some cotton shirts that were stored in the basement for 18 years. How do I get that smell out of them? I did soak them in borax and then in a lemon/water mix, but they still smell.
Lylias
Hanging them out on the line for a day or so might help. The sun will kill the mildew and the fresh air would do them good.