Funky smelling workout clothes
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Cigarette smell in clothes... Help Please!
Comments (10)I lived in a house that had been damaged by a fire when I was in my teens and later lived in a mobile home that had been damaged by a fire. I am pretty sure it is cigarette smoke. I have friends who smoke and a daughter who unfortunately smokes so I think I got the smells right. I will try the baking soda and see if it does it. I also had the thought of hanging them outside, but they smelled so strong when I took them out of the washer (and it was raining off and on all day yesterday) I hated to dry them that way. They have been washed a couple of times and it seems to be worst at the seams and in the really thick clothes, like heavy jeans. I put them back in for a soak cycle (I have a front loader). I hate to say it, but I almost wish the smell had been wood smoke. I don't mind it as much. Maybe part of the problem is that I am sensitive to cigarette smoke (allergies) and therefore notice it more. I will give it a try. I have at least three more loads to do. I will try making the loads smaller. Maybe with less clothes the washer can clean them better. I haven't overloaded, but it can't hurt. Most of my clothes come out clean and smelling great. Oh, well. Can't win 'em all. At least not in the first battle. LOL....See MoreProblems with new front load washer not getting clothes clean
Comments (24)Yes, these washing machines are a Total JOKE! Your clothes smell because there is not an adequate amount of water. Clothing is NOT SUBMERGED in soapy water. Instead, they are splashed with a puddle of water that supposedly cleans them. It does not. Samsung, if you think it does, then tell me which scenario of cleaning would be preferred A or B? Scenario A) Your aging father who recently moved in your home is bedridden, incontinent & will sometimes have an accident. Today was a different story. Today he's in your bed while his is being replaced, he not only pees in your bed but he souls himself with a large amount of loose stool (diarrhea) all over your bed. So you toss the smelly, poopy & urine stained bedding in your Samsung so your blankets can be splashed with soapy water. with this method, NONE of your bedding is submerged in water, nor is it agitated. Instead it gently flops back and forth as it is similar to being tossed around in a shallow puddle. A water limit of 13 gallons will be used and reused to get them "clean." Scenario B) Everything above is identical but instead of using your Samsung, you use a MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE ( about $800 less ) top loader. This machine will COMPLETELY SUBMERGE your poopy soiled linens in plenty of hot soapy water while it rapidly oscillates and strongly agitates the laundry as soapy water is forced through the fibers repeatedly. Finally, as it's draining soiled water it fills with clean water then partially drains and filling is repeated until clothes are submerged in fresh clean water. So now I ask you this: Which of the 2 above loads do you choose to put back on your bed? Because I can assure you, if you tested both previously soiled sheets upon removing each from the washer, that the first one would test positive for fecal matter. I am lucky enough to have purchased a latest model, regularly priced at $1400 Samsung front loader For $300 used. I'm also lucky my bf can build/modify just about anything and hacked to water level and also installed a hose with hot or cold water right next to it so I can fill it with the amount of water necessary to clean clothes, Not just wipe them down. Because that's pretty much what they do, lightly pat off the dirt. That does not clean the fabric that is why your "clean" laundry stinks. These machines are unacceptable in my book! If you have one of these front loaders, try this: take a laundered item and get a clear bucket, bowl, tub, sink, anything which will show the water and wash your item by hand and see what comes out of it. Water will be tan to brown. Rip-off!...See MoreUrine Smell in Clothing
Comments (51)Kids n Pets; 800ml (27.05oz); $4.98 @ Walmart. It's usually on the same aisle w/the Swiffer stuff, all-purpose cleaners, metal & granite cleaners, etc. It's usually on the bottom shelf. The only place that I've ever found it is Wal-Mart. Well, also on Amazon, but it's MUCH more expensive! I can't paste a photo of it here, but here's a link to it on Walmart.com: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kids-n-Pets-Instant-All-Purpose-Stain-And-Odor-Remover-27-05-Ounces/15724218?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=185&adid=22222222227010618476&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40343359712&wl4=pla-78303892112&wl5=9027320&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=15724218&wl13=185&veh=sem Shake it well before you use it. I've sprayed it on non-washable items (recliners, sofa, etc.), & it really works. It works great as a pre-treater, and I often add about a ½ cup to a load of laundry & let everything soak for a while before actually running the cycle (top-loader). It is the ONLY thing that I've found that REALLY removes urine smells, both from cats & from my elderly father's laundry. HTH!...See MoreSweat stains on white workout clothing
Comments (6)Definately sweat stains. They are worst down the back and around the neck. The shirts are a poly blend. I'll try all of the above :). It really is only visable in bright sunlight, like a greyish film. The shirts are supplied by addidas (sponsor) and seem to be different blend. The shirt is damp here so it's more visable....See Morebookert
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