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08-30-2018, 09:31 PM | #1 |
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Stinky bras
My bras are really stinky and just regular washing isn't taking the smell away. (Yay, hot and humid summers. ) I don't want to use anything too harsh that might damage the bra. Any advice?
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08-30-2018, 11:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stinky bras
Have you tried adding some vinegar instead of fabric softener?
or Adding some baking soda to the wash? or Maybe a little Borax into the wash cycle. I would not combine those to the wash use only 1 or the 3 suggestions. |
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08-31-2018, 08:51 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Stinky bras
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I do usually use Borax in the loads I am trying to combat stinky clothes. I don't use fabric softener at all. Should I try vinegar in a soak?
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08-31-2018, 09:34 AM | #4 |
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Re: Stinky bras
You can add vinegar to the fabric softener cup and see if that helps. I am findind some of our synthetics start to stink after awhile I have been adding some peroxide to the wash and it does seem to help
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08-31-2018, 12:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: Stinky bras
I would first try adding a FULL CUP of baking soda to the wash and also fill the fabric softener dispenser with distilled vinegar.
If that doesn't help, this should get the stink out. I haven't had any problems with it damaging anything. It is not a bleach of any kind. The label does state that you can use it with or without clothing in the machine. https://www.amazon.com/Kleenite-Klee...ashing+machine ValiantJoy just posted the other day about a product that she loves Hex Stink or something? I'll try to find it. ---------- Post added at 12:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 PM ---------- ETA baking soda is really good at removing body oils from clothing and bedding. Not just an odor eliminator. So I think that's why I like it so much, it removes the cause, the stink trapped in the body oils. ---------- Post added at 12:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 PM ---------- If you do a search for detergents for performance fabrics (very similar to bra fabric) you will find a few. Hex Performance Power Odor Fighting Defunkify Active Wash 2Toms Stink Free Sport Wash Baking soda is cheap so it's worth a try. Also, one other thing I forgot, letting them dry outside, especially in the sun. That's just amazing for getting rid of smells. |
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08-31-2018, 06:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: Stinky bras
this stuff *works*
https://hexperformance.com/why-hex/ If you have hard water or you have used plant based detergent for a while and or you use plant oil based deodorant (as opposed to glycerin) **you need enzymes** Seventh Generation Ultra Power Plus (has some emzymes) with additional borax to combat hard water build up in the synthetic fibers does ok. But this HEX stuff works better than anything I have ever tried and I have been combating stink build up in our laundry for like 7 years.
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09-01-2018, 07:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: Stinky bras
Wow! So helpful!
I am going to try the baking soda first, then I'll try the Hex if that doesn't do the trick. Actually, I might try the Hex anyway for my stinky synthetic clothes that I've had forever and still look fine but are starting to show their stink.
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