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How to give clothing a fresh smell without washing?

11 replies

Monolithique · 26/10/2021 12:09

Any ideas on this? If you want something to have that fresh smell but want to avoid it having to go through the Wash?
Thanks in advance ☺

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NotMyCat · 26/10/2021 12:09

Febreze? Or hang outside. Or both!

Winniemarysarah · 26/10/2021 12:10

If you don’t want to clean it then I guess your only options are airing it outside or spraying it with something?

chipsandpeas · 26/10/2021 12:12

fabric sprays like crease release or theres a dettol one that will give a fresh scent

NotMyCat · 26/10/2021 12:14

Fabulosa do a spray actually called spray and wear

Palavah · 26/10/2021 12:14

Hang it in the bathroom while you have a shower and let it steam a bit

Hang it outside

SickAndTiredAgain · 26/10/2021 12:16

Depends why it smells. If it smells because it’s got sweaty then I don’t think you can really freshen that up that much. If it’s musty because it’s been in a drawer for a while, then just hanging it up outside, or from the curtain rail by an open window or something will be fine.

purplesequins · 26/10/2021 12:17

put on a hanger, ideally outside for a bit. or by an open window.

spraying with a spray bottle with water and a little softener can also help.
but air is the most important thing.

Monolithique · 26/10/2021 12:55

Thanks for all the answers, its musty rather than sweaty. I'll try hanging it outside.

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JudgeRindersMinder · 26/10/2021 14:37

Hang it outside in the fresh air, these chemical sprays always smell like you’re trying to cover something up

evilharpy · 26/10/2021 14:40

If it smells musty would it not be better to just wash it? Is there a reason it can't be washed, like the type of fabric?

purplesequins · 26/10/2021 14:49

no - like bedding that's been in the wardrobe and smells of 'wood'.
airing it gets rid of the wardrobe smell - no need to wash it.

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