Underwear comes into direct contact with the skin, which helps absorb more moisture, leading to unpleasant odors. From there, the big question is
: how to remove the musty smell from underwear? At Abanderado, we'll help you do just that. Follow these easy yet effective tips, and mission accomplished. Also, check out some tips we'll give you to prevent that unpleasant odor from appearing. Take note!
How to remove the musty smell from underwear: follow these tips
Although sweat can linger on clothes and cause unpleasant odors,
moisture problems in underwear often occur in the washing machine or in closets. Therefore, our tips for removing musty odors from clothes focus on these two scenarios.
Wash clothes with baking soda
Who hasn't forgotten to take their clothes out of the washing machine? Those hours spent soaking wet clothes without air-drying leave them with an unpleasant, musty smell. But fortunately, there's a particularly useful formula for
removing the musty smell from freshly washed clothes. All you need is a can of baking soda, that multifunctional product that should always be in our pantries.
Baking soda , on this occasion, interests us for its ability to neutralize and absorb odors. You can use it in several ways:
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If the odor is localized to a specific area , because it is caused by sweat, make a paste with baking soda and water, spread it and rub it on the area, and wash as usual.
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If the odor is uniform throughout the garment , dissolve a cup of baking soda in a basin filled with warm water. Put the musty-scented clothes in the laundry and let them soak for a few hours. Then, put them back in the washing machine. Just don't forget to take them out as the program finishes this time!
Use vinegar and/or lemon
Another product you should always have on hand is
vinegar . In addition to dressing your salads and dishes, it's an invaluable ally for many cleaning tricks. In this case, it helps you
eliminate the musty smell from stored or freshly washed clothes. Just add a cup of vinegar to your detergent and wash in the washing machine as usual.
Another option is to soak your underwear in a mixture of water and a splash of vinegar. Let it soak for a few minutes and rinse before washing again. If you're worried about the vinegar scent remaining,
you can also substitute lemon juice .
Soak the clothes
One of the quickest tricks to get rid of musty smells is to soak them. Simply add a few drops of liquid soap or fabric softener with a pleasant fragrance. You can
soak underwear for just a few hours or overnight , especially if the musty smell is very strong.
Use vodka to eliminate bad odors
This trick, besides being quick, is very practical. It involves making a
mixture of vodka and water , which you'll pour into a spray bottle or jar. Lay the garment out flat and spray the liquid. Let
the underwear dry, and you'll notice how,
as the alcohol evaporates, the musty smell disappears with it.
Put the clothes in the cold
One last tip, in this case, to remove the musty smell from clothes without washing them. We're going to take advantage of the power of cold to
eliminate the bacteria and microorganisms that cause that unpleasant odor . It's as simple as placing the clothes in a plastic bag and putting it in the freezer for a few hours. Once you take them out, just air-dry them, and problem solved.
Tips to prevent the appearance of a musty smell in underwear
Preventing your clothes from getting damp isn't just important because of the unpleasant odors; it can also cause premature deterioration. Therefore, the smartest thing to do is to take
preventative measures . These are the most effective:
- Keep in mind our tips for removing bad odors from your washing machine and preventing them from transferring to your clothes.
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Remove the clothes from the washing machine as soon as the wash is finished.
- Hang clothes outdoors whenever possible.
- Don't fold or rush to put clothes away in drawers or closets if they're not completely dry.
- Do not mix or put clean clothes in contact with sweaty or undry clothes.
We've tried to give you some very simple and useful tips on how to remove the musty smell from your underwear. However, given these possible solutions, as a preventative measure,
it's best to choose underwear made with breathable fabrics ,
like those you can find at Abanderado , made with thermoregulation technology that absorbs moisture and expels it to the outside.
