Ever smelled that musty “wet dog” funk on clothes left too long in the washer?
That’s mold and bacteria growing — and they release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that your nose picks up as that awful smell.
Here are two ways to fight back:
– Downy Rinse or Tide Boost: help prevent musty smells for up to 24 hours
– Laundry Sanitizers: kill bacteria and viruses
Detergent alone can’t do that — these go in your rinse or softener slot.
Your nose (and clothes) will thank you!
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Comments
Vinegar works in a pinch! Although I prefer the citric acid rinses (glad to not make my own anymore)
Nah I’d rather not support Isnotreal but the ideas were great. Also anything they invest in turns up being bad for you in the long run
I use the downy rinse and left the clothes in for an hour and it was so bad 😭
Vinegar or baking soda. Throw some in the wash.
For the sanitizer, is the idea to use it regularly when you wash as a preventative method or is it supposed to be used retroactively when you've messed up and you then soak them in water + sanitizer
I followed your advice about laundry rinses and the worked beautifully. I use unscented products and a communal washing machine. My laundry needs more than plain washing. Thank you!
Quick question: can both sanitiser and rinse boost be used at the same time?
I found that if I just dry them and wash them again, they're totally fine. I dont really have this issue using Persil, now.
why are you promoting these expensive products when you can just use white vinegar ?
You are the best. Never doubt it!
Thanks dude
How about mould stains? How can I get rid of them?
I like your shirt 😂
OMG my mom is constantly doing this. You need to add Laundry God to your resume!
I have stuck the stinky things in the freezer and it works
My clothes smell like that when there is a serial killer hanging around—can’t wash the souls off, they’re gonna cling to anyone who’ll listen.
SO! I'm in Brazil and I don't have either. Any country crossing solutions, my dear?😊
I use vinegar. And maybe a higher temperature
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Can you (or someone) point me in direction for how to get antibiotic ointment out of bed sheets? HELP ME PWETTY PWEASE😊😊
but are they unscented?
What if you have an older washer without a fabric softener dispenser
Can you mix the sanitizer and rinse? Or use one or the other?
Do you have to use it on its own or can it be combined with fabric softener?