Recipes and ways to remove various odors from clothes

Things absorb unwanted odors very quickly, but getting rid of them is difficult.

Fabrics have different structures and colors, so you need to use certain products to process them. Otherwise, along with the smell, you may lose an item of clothing.

Read the article on how to remove various odors from clothes without damaging them.

Proper washing of clothes

Washing is the main method of combating odors on clothes. To ensure that this process gives the expected result and does not lead to damage to the product, you need to act according to the instructions:

1. Before washing, you need to study the information on the label. You cannot violate temperature recommendations.

   In addition, there are products that are prohibited from machine washing. Some items can only be dry cleaned.

2. Items should be washed inside out.
3. To get rid of the smell, you can't do without pre-soaking. To prepare a cleaning solution, you need to use auxiliary products (folk or special).
4. Pre-treatment is required for both hand and machine washing.
5. If there are stains on the laundry that are sources of odor, then they need to be dealt with especially carefully.
6. Smelling items are washed separately from other clothes.
7. The products need to be rinsed several times.

How to remove using folk remedies?

Useful means can help you cope with the smell. You can disinfect fabric using turpentine and clay.

Mode of application:

• a cotton swab is moistened with turpentine;
• pass it over a spot that emits an odor;
• cover the treated area with clay and press it with your palm;
• a white paper napkin is placed on top and ironed;
• After treatment, the item is washed as usual.

This method is effective when there is a small odorous stain on the product. If the smell comes from the item as a whole, use soda.

Mode of application:

1. Dissolve 0.5 cups of soda in two glasses of warm water.
2. Pour the resulting solution into a basin with 3 liters of clean water, bring it to the desired temperature.
3. Soak the product for several hours. If the smell is strong, leave the item overnight.
4. Wash clothes as usual.

Baking soda can be used for machine washing. It is poured into the compartment with the powder in the amount of 2 tablespoons.

You can deal with foreign odors using a vinegar solution. It not only stops odors, but also fights bacteria.

Procedure:

• add 1 glass of table vinegar to a basin with 5 liters of water;
• soak things for an hour;
• wash according to the information on the label;
• rinse clothes in acidified water - to prepare a homemade conditioner, 5 liters of water will be required? a glass of vinegar.

Ammonia is an effective and inexpensive way to combat foreign odors.

Mode of application:

1. Dissolve a tablespoon of ammonia in 5 liters of water.
2. Soak the item for half an hour.
3. Wash it as usual.

Since ammonia has a pungent odor, you need to work with it in a respirator or in a room with good ventilation.

The fastest and least labor-intensive way to combat foreign odors is freezing.

Procedure:

• smelling things are wrapped in cellophane and the bag is tightly tied;
• put the product in the freezer for an hour; if you have time, you can leave it overnight;
• remove clothes and ventilate them in the fresh air.

This method allows you to cope with odors that are organic in nature. In winter, things can be hung on the balcony.

How to quickly eliminate with special compounds?

There are specialized odor control products on the market. Top 3 best lineups:

Gel Dr. Beckmann

Odor remover for clothes and linen safe for health, tested by dermatologists. Eliminates persistent odors and prevents the appearance of new ones. Suitable for all types of fabric, works at any water temperature, combined with detergents. Price – 350 rubles.

HG

Washing powder booster against unpleasant odor in sportswear. The product effectively removes extraneous odors and is suitable for washing towels and other textiles made of cotton and synthetics. It is used sparingly; one package of concentrate is enough for 16 washes. Price 400 rubles.

Helmetex spray neutralizer

The product does not require rinsing and leaves no traces or streaks behind.. Its advantage is its antibacterial effect. The spray is effective against mold fungi. Price – 590 rubles.

Features of eliminating various unpleasant odors

Depending on what kind of odor comes from clothes, the means to eliminate it will differ:

1. New things. It is recommended to soak them in a solution of table salt (3 tablespoons per liter of water). After 30 minutes, rinse the clothes in clean water.
2. Musty smell. You can get rid of it using potassium permanganate. The solution should not be too concentrated so as not to color the product. This method is suitable for caring for dark items. Light fabric is treated with hydrogen peroxide.
3. Smell of burning or fire. It is removed using dishwashing detergent, which is added in small quantities during hand washing.
4. Solvent. It can be removed with alcohol, which is first diluted with water in equal proportions. The problem area is treated with a sprayer, after which the product is sent to dry.
5. Bleaching. Its smell is well neutralized by soaking the product in a solution based on laundry soap.
6. Kerosene. Ammonia can effectively deal with it. If the stain is local, ammonia is used as a compress. A cotton pad is soaked in it and applied to the contaminated area.
7. Perfume. After washing the product's pockets, you need to pack bags filled with freshly ground coffee. It neutralizes the smell of even the most persistent perfume.
8. Naphthalene. To combat this aroma, things do not need to be washed. Simply sprinkle them with mustard powder and wrap them in newspaper. After a day, the mustard is swept away with a brush.
9. Acetone. If things smell like acetone, just hang them out in the fresh air for a few days.
10. The smell of Chinese things. Since low-quality dyes and materials are often used for their production, pre-soaking the product in a soda solution is required.
11. Sweat. It can be neutralized with crushed aspirin tablets. They are mixed with soda and a little water is added.The resulting pulp is applied to the armpit area.

Nuances of processing different materials

Nuances to consider when removing odors from different types of fabric:

1. Cotton. It is not recommended to process items in water above 60 degrees. Wash cotton better by hand. If the fabric is colored, then you cannot use products with a bleaching effect.
2. Jeans. Dark jeans are prone to fading, so you need to air them in the shade, protecting them from direct sunlight. Use ammonia with caution.
3. Wool. It is recommended to process such products in a dry way, sprinkling them with soda or salt.
4. Leather. You can remove a smelly stain using a soap solution. Wash leather products are not allowed.
5. Suede. The fabric is afraid of water. To eliminate the unpleasant odor, the item is ventilated. You can also use dry mustard powder. Intense friction of the product is prohibited.
6. Linen. Can be soaked in different solutions and wash linen at high temperature. This fabric is resistant to many cleaning compounds.

Helpful information

Tips for eliminating unpleasant odors from clothes:

• smelly items should not be stored together with other wardrobe items - otherwise you will have to wash the entire closet;
• you need to start removing the smell as quickly as possible so that it does not have time to be deeply absorbed into the fibers of the fabric;
• After washing, things need to be dried and ironed - if you put them in a closet wet, the smell will return.

You will find a lot of useful and important information about removing various unpleasant odors from objects and surfaces in this section.

Conclusion

You can get rid of unpleasant odor on clothes using available means.When choosing a composition, you need to take into account the type of fabric and the characteristics of the substance that provoked the appearance of an extraneous odor. Store-bought formulations are easy to use, save time, do not harm the fabric, but require financial costs.