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How do you get sweat/ BO out of clothes?

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TERFCat · 11/05/2024 07:15

Any tips on effectively getting the stale sweat smell out of clothes? Normal laundry detergent doesn't seem to do it!

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Startingagainandagain · 11/05/2024 09:45

I would start by looking at what is causing the excessive sweating if the smell is that difficult to get rid of.

MyFirstName · 11/05/2024 09:47

Startingagainandagain · 11/05/2024 09:45

I would start by looking at what is causing the excessive sweating if the smell is that difficult to get rid of.

This may blow yout mind....but maybe exercise?

qwertyqwertyqwertyqwerty · 11/05/2024 09:52

Startingagainandagain · 11/05/2024 09:45

I would start by looking at what is causing the excessive sweating if the smell is that difficult to get rid of.

It is often deodorant residue on fabric trapping sweat particles, rather than the sweat itself.

Bearpawk · 11/05/2024 10:13

Agree if it's dri- wick gym gear you need something anti bacterial - dettol etc.

dementedpixie · 11/05/2024 10:17

Startingagainandagain · 11/05/2024 09:45

I would start by looking at what is causing the excessive sweating if the smell is that difficult to get rid of.

In my case its exercise that makes me sweat and the smells get trapped in the fabric.

SOxon · 11/05/2024 10:37

Napisan

Keepsmiling2948 · 11/05/2024 11:04

Always washing powder (fairy non bio at the minute), never liquid or gel and I use the Dettol Laundry Cleanser too. Works wonders on DH clothes especially deodorant build up etc.

Whatineed · 11/05/2024 11:07

An overnight soak in warm water with a generous couple of tablespoons of soda crystals. Then wash as normal with white vinegar in the fabric conditioner drawer.

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