Beating the Stink: DIY Odor-Busting for Clothes
Strategies for Eliminating Perspiration from Unwashable Garments: Top 5 Tricks
Tackle pesky odors encased in your fabrics with ease, thanks to these domestic hacks!
Sun dancing 🌞️
Roll out your smelly clothes and give them an airing by hanging them in direct sunlight for 24-48 hours. The UV rays will do a natural disinfection and deodorization, while fresh air neutralizes those odor molecules [3]. When it comes to indoor options, opt for a sunny window.
Baking Soda Marvels 💧
Mix baking soda with water to form a paste and apply it to stained areas. Turn the clothing inside out, because apparently that matters. Let it dry completely, then scrub off the paste using a stiff brush, as per "New Hearth." If you’re feeling extra, there's always the option to pre-soak your garments in a mixture of ½ cup baking soda, 1 cup white vinegar (please don’t mix them together, as they mixed feelings ain't cool) in cold water for 2-4 hours before washing [3]. If you're happy with just adding some baking soda to the drum during a wash cycle, that works too [1].
Citrus Crush 🍋
Who knew lemons could do more than make sour faces? Mix lemon juice with water and apply it to the stained areas. Allow the clothing to dry completely. We promise it's less dramatic than you think.
Perk up with Some Joe ☕️
Freshly ground coffee is perfect for tackling sweat odor on outerwear. Sprinkle the powder into a thin cloth, secure the edges, and place it inside the garment near the armpit area. Leave the cloth with coffee overnight. Why? Because coffee absorbs all sorts of ickiness, just don’t let it stain your clothes.
Scented Oils Aromatherapy
- For a simplified lifestyle and home-and-garden approach, keep a spray bottle filled with a mix of water and essential oils as a natural freshener for your clothes.
- Overnight, you can place baking soda inside your shoes to neutralize odors, contributing to a fresh lifestyle and a clean home-and-garden environment.
- After spending a long day outside, consider placing your work boots near the hearth to help eliminate any remaining oils and odors, enhancing the ambiance of your home and promoting a rejuvenating lifestyle.
- In the morning, read the latest news headlines to find quick and easy solutions for tackling difficult stains and odors in your clothes, helping you maintain a fresh and stylish lifestyle throughout the day.
