¿How can you get rid of bad smell from towels?
To remove the bad smell from towels is simple, follow these practical tricks:
Instructions
Give the washing machine a deep clean: For a wash cycle with the washing machine empty adding white vinegar to disinfect the interior.
- Select a long wash cycle with hot water and add 2-3 cups of white vinegar.
- After the cycle is finished, clean the rubber in the washing machine with a towel moistened with vinegar, but make sure to reach all parts of the rubber as this is where mold and bacteria accumulate.
- Afterwards, dry the rubber with a clean, dry cloth.
- Leave the washer door open until dry to prevent the growth of bacteria and moisture.
Clean the dryer: Use the vinegar again to clean the dryer.
- Dampen a clean cloth with a mixture of half a cup of white vinegar and half a cup of water. Clean the inside and outside of the dryer.
- Remove any residue present on the dryer rack.
- Leave the dryer door open to ventilate the interior.
Give towels a deep clean
- Wash your towels at least once a week.
- When washing your towels, use white vinegar instead of fabric softener.
- Do not mix the towels with other clothes, wash them separately.
- It is good to create a habit of cleaning the washing machine with vinegar at least once a month.
- After using the towels, spread them out in a ventilated place.
Notes
Tips to prevent towel odor from returning
- Wash your towels at least once a week.
- When washing your towels, use white vinegar instead of fabric softener.
- Do not mix the towels with other clothes, wash them separately.
- Clean your washer and dryer with vinegar at least once a month.
- After using the towels, spread them out in a ventilated place.