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Washing powder/liquid suggestion

7 replies

purplecorkheart · 12/08/2025 15:05

Hi, Hoping for some advice please. I have a few polyester tops that seem to have sweat smell that does not completely wash out. Could anyone suggest a good washing power/liquid/gel that might be good to remove. My current persil does not really help.

Thanks

OP posts:
WowIlikereallyhateyou · 12/08/2025 19:12

Dylon sport liquid or Halo sports wash.

BunnyRuddington · 12/08/2025 21:58

What temperature do you wash at @purplecorkheart?

MontyDonsBlueScarf · 12/08/2025 22:19

I second Halo sports wash. It's cheapest in Sainsbury's.

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 12/08/2025 22:31

Halo Sports wash is fab but you could do what I do as suggested by previous MNetters.
I have a tiny spray bottle with neat vodka in it that I use to spray on the underarms of any offending polyester top in the family laundry pile.
Then I wash as normal (40C) with my usual washing powder which is Sainsbury's Lavender & Jasmine Bio Powder.
You can use white vinegar instead of vodka for smells but I think vodka works better & it also gets those yellow deo stains/marks out too.

You only need a couple of sprays but if I don't have any vodka then I put a capful of Zoflora in the wash draw where the powder should go (I put my powder in a laundry circular pod thing in with the clothes in the drum as any powder in the drawer leaves it clogged up)

Edited: works brilliantly & usually lasts a couple washes then I just repeat the process

SoManyDandelions · 12/08/2025 22:35

Dettol laundry sanitiser gets rid of all sweat smells!

purplecorkheart · 13/08/2025 15:16

Thanks everyone

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Whatwouldnanado · 13/08/2025 15:18

M&S washing liquid with a capful of Zaflora Fresh Linen.

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