How to get rid of the unpleasant smell of clothes without washing

Sometimes it is very difficult to remove an unpleasant smell from clothes. When it comes to specific pollution, the usual washing of things, alas, does not help to cope with this task.



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Today we will tell you how to remove various unpleasant odors from clothes with the help of improvised means, when the usual washing does not give results.

The smell of sweat is one of the biggest problems that housewives face during washing. Often, this smell can be so persistent that no powder can completely remove it.

If you have faced such a problem, do not despair. There are at least 4 ways to solve it.

1. The first way is as old as the world: use household soap. It is only necessary to soap the smelling areas of clothing from the inside out and leave the thing in this state for 30 minutes, and then wash the clothes in the usual way, as there will be no trace of the unpleasant smell of sweat.
   
   However, in the case of colored clothing, this method is better not to use, since during washing, bright fabrics can fade.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. The second option is a solution of vinegar with soda. By the way, this solution is relevant in the fight not only with persistent long-standing spots of sweat, but also with the smell of tobacco smoke.
   
   So, to remove an unpleasant smell, mix 3 liters of warm water with 100 ml of vinegar, then soak the dirty thing in it for 3-4 hours. And then wash clothes at a high temperature, mixing 2 tablespoons of soda in the washing powder.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. If there is no soda or vinegar in the house, you can limit yourself to ordinary salt. Just make a solution of 2 tablespoons of salt and 250 ml of water. After that, apply the solution to the contaminated area of clothing and leave the thing under the influence of the salt mixture for 2 hours.
   
   In the end, again, it remains to wash the thing in the usual way and dry well.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. If, for some reason, it is not possible to wash clothes, and it is necessary to get rid of the smell of sweat, try placing the thing in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
   
   
   
   

Clothing from second-hand has recently been in great demand even among wealthy people. True fashion connoisseurs are ready to spend tens of hours searching for a unique vintage thing that would be the perfect complement to a well-thought-out stylish image.

The only problem in buying such things is the specific smell, which is difficult to eliminate with conventional means for washing.

It is good that this problem can be easily solved. And ordinary ammonia can help do this.

For light blouses or T-shirts, a solution of 20 ml of ammonia per 5 liters of water is enough. If you remove the smell of second-hand is necessary with more voluminous things, you should prepare a solution in proportions of 100 ml of ammonia per 10 liters of water.

Soak clothes in solution should be at least 60 minutes, after which it is worth washing things in the washing machine, turning on the mode with additional rinsing.



How to remove the smell of mold Another cause of an unpleasant smell on clothes can be mold.

Mold can appear in the washing machine, if after washing there is a small amount of liquid in it or if you do not remove the washed things from the drum in time.

To eliminate this problem, at the next washing along with the powder, add a small amount of vinegar or soda to a special compartment. And after washing, be sure to dry things in the fresh air.



Sometimes by mistake clean things can be on the same shelf with already worn clothes. Because of this neighborhood, newly washed things get a musty smell.

To get rid of the unpleasant scent, simply place your clothes in the freezer for a few hours. Then take out your clothes and steam well with an iron.



It is worth remembering that the cabinet for storing things also requires special care. The most effective prevention of the appearance of an unpleasant smell on things will be regular ventilation and cleaning of the wardrobe.

To clean and ventilate the cabinet, the first thing you need to do is to completely free it from clothing. Next, it is worth conducting a wet cleaning product with wax for wood. And at the end, dry with a hair dryer.



And to keep the freshness in the closet for a long time, place in it a few pieces of soap, citrus peel or coffee beans placed in fabric bags.