How to Remove Mildew Odor
Mildew happens. Whether you left your towels in your gym bag too long, or the dampness of your basement is finally catching up with you, mildew odor can make your house smell atrocious. Mildew odor is treatable. You need to treat mildew odor as soon as you notice it to prevent it from becoming mold.
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Things You'll Need
- Water
- Vinegar
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Bleach
- Scrub brush
- Mop
- Bucket
- Dehumidifier
Instructions
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Remove Mildew Odor from Towels and Clothing
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One of the most common items to harbor mildew odor are towels. Whether you threw a towel on the floor and forgot about it, or stuffed it in your gym locker only to notice a rancid stench you need to get rid of odor and do it fast. Just running it through the washing machine will not cut it.
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Turn your washing machine on and set it to warm. Add two cups of vinegar to the water and then add those poor towels or any other washable items that are covered in mildew odor.
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Allow the items to soak for a half hour.
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Run the washing machine as usual. You will not use laundry detergent.
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Once the load is complete run the items through the washing machine once again. This time no vinegar and detergent.
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As soon as the load is complete immediately put it in the dryer. Run the dryer on high. Remove and smell your fresh new mildew free towels.
Remove Mildew Odor from the House
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Get rid of mildew odor in your home. If it is a large room, run a dehumidifier. If it is a smaller room, such as a closet, purchase a product such as damp-rid to hang up and dry out the closet.
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Scrub down the room with bleach if the mildew odor is still lingering. You might need to mop the floors of your basement or bathroom.
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Bleach down the tile walls of your shower if the mildew odor is in the bathroom.
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Let the area dry and make sure to keep the area ventilated whenever possible.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your windows open whenever possible.
Attack mildew odor before it turns into mold.
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Comments
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sis20001
Dec 05, 2008
Confusing statement, "This time no vinegar and detergent". Do you mean no vinegar or detergent? The wash load would really just be a rinse in that case. -
sis20001
Dec 05, 2008
Confusing statement, "This time no vinegar and detergent". Do you mean no vinegar or detergent? The wash load would really just be a rinse in that case.
