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sweat smell on blouses after washing

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nuttybananas · 25/05/2015 20:17

They are mostly cotton - a few poly/cotton mixes, and generally get washed at 40, the occasional 60.
This seems to be enough to get rid of any visible stain, and when I bring them in from the line they don't smell particularly. But I get a whiff of bo smell when I iron them although it seems to dissipate when they cool down and are hung up
What can I do about this - am a bit paranoid because I think when I'm wearing them my heat 'reactivates' the smell quicker than a brand new blouse - so I think they're not washing out properly.
I haven't done 90 degree washes because a few are coloured or stripy and worried about ruining them.
Any tips - thanks?

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3littlefrogs · 26/05/2015 06:44

I spray the area under the arms with antibacterial surface cleaner before putting them in the wash. I also like the dettol washing product but it is expensive.

Sterilising tablets are bleach though, so don't use them for coloured material.

notarehearsal · 26/05/2015 07:10

Pour on a little alcohol based mouthwash to smelly arm area. Leave for few minutes, wash as normal. Has worked for all of my long sleeved tops.

headinhands · 26/05/2015 07:20

I had this problem with bedding where a occasionally sheets were coming out of the cupboard smelling stale. Using Detol laundry cleanser has stopped this. I only use it when washing intimates, tea towels and bedding etc but would also use it on clothes that had been sweated in (clearly not physically active enough).

hiddenhome · 27/05/2015 13:22

Dettol Laundry Cleanser.

MadMonkeys · 30/05/2015 11:47

I had this problem. Now I use a prewash stain remover spray and problem solved. Own brand sprays work fine - Asda or Sainsbury's for me.

ChishandFips33 · 31/05/2015 22:09

White vinegar worked here. Either spray on or add to the softener drawer

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