Getting smelly BO out of clothes?

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I have always had smelly BO and I think the combination of using strong deodorant and sweating whilst wearing my suit jacket has practically ruined it, as there is a permanent smell in it now, even after a normal 30 or 40 degree wash.

How do I get what seems to be a permanent smell out of my suit jacket? It's a Next one, machine washable kind.

Would a hot wash change the shape?

Thought I'd ask the question before I chuck it

This happens to DH's work t-shirts, - I soaked them in bi-carb, which worked a bit, then malt vinegar (i can't remember where I got that idea) - then washed again on a long wash as hot as the material could take.

Then hung them out for about 2 days

It worked - but word of warning the colour faded - this may have been the two days on the line though.

And yes, a too hot wash may ruin the shape - but kill or cure eh?

I run long distance and get this if I don't wash my clothes quickly enough.

I usually just soak in really really hot water and scrub with a brush and detergent. Might not be a good idea depending on the material.

If its just the armpit area, use a toothbrush and a bicarbonate/water solution and scrub the inside of the material. Its worked for most of DPs stuff. Also add a vinegar rinse into your wash instead of fabric softener. It might smell a bit vinegar-y when wet, but left to dry l, ESP outside will get rid if the smell.

DP has awful BO and DD is a preteen who hates getting washed so I deal with it a lot!

Soak in distilled white vinegar and dry in sunshine.

There is special washing powder for sports gear... No idea where from tho

Thanks everyone, will try the vinegar and bicarbonate soda route, nothing to lose really

In the stain remover section of the supermarket there is a product for smelly gym clothes which might remove the smell without bleaching. Worth a try.

Thanks Trice, will have a look / google

It's called Halo Sports Wash.