My boyfriend had a bad tendency to leave his jeans in the washer for days if not weeks at a time before I met him. It's funny because he is such a clean person and the house is spotless, go figure. Thing is...I've washed the jeans for him using Tide (up to four/five times in a row even) and the mildew/mold smell is still there!! They are blue and dark blue jeans so I can't use bleach and I have to use cold water or else they'll shrink. I only hang the jeans up to air dry, he doesn't put them in the dryer.
Can anyone suggest anything I can do to get this horrible smell out of his clothes/jeans?? I feel bad because the smell makes me sick to my stomach when we're out and about :( I want to help him out and me out here at the same time :)
Thanks for your help!!Jeans/clothes Have Horrible Mildew/Mold Smell!! Can't Seem Remove The Smell Even After 5 Washes!! Please Help!?
Add baking soda when you wash them. Baking soda is great way of killing harsh odors. you can add about a cup to the washer plus detergent. And if that doesn't work which I'm sure it will as crazy as it sounds you can use vinegar too. (Once the jeans are washed you won't smell the vinegar.)Jeans/clothes Have Horrible Mildew/Mold Smell!! Can't Seem Remove The Smell Even After 5 Washes!! Please Help!?
Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the final rinse. If it is a large load use 1 1/2 cups.
Air drying in the sun should also be a help. You could throw them in the dryer for 10 minutes on low heat just to be sure they are 100% dry before you put them away. That shouldn't shrink them.
Try rinsing the jeans in vinegar, and of course rewashing. If this does not work you may be able to purchase Oder Ban at your local laundromat, or dry cleaners.
Actually, its the dryer that'll kill (shrink) your clothes.
Second, try Tide with Febreze combined with scented dryer sheets in the dryer.
Third, if you are using the same washing machine perhaps it has a problem - as is tendency for front loaders that are allowed to sit or are overloaded. There was actually a recall for this problem -- smell the machine and look closely at the door. You may notice moisture in the glass. If so, go to your local coin wash and call your repair man.
Use a laundry detergent marketed to the hunting fraternity. For example, there is one such product called ';Scent Away'; but you should be able to find others by searching the internet. A detergent such as this removes any and all odors from hunters' clothing in order that animals are less able to detect the scent of a hunter.
Try a quarter cup of the relevant detergent, one scoop of an oxygen bleach preparation available at supermarkets and your usual fabric softener.
Wash.
Put the clothes in the dryer and dry as usual. The heat will draw out any other odors left in the clothing. You can also throw in a scented bag (the sort you leave in drawers) to add a sweeter odor to the clothing and air around the laundry.
Tips: Possibly also try vinegar and/or bicarbonate of soda if you cannot get hold of such a detergent as suggested here.
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Can mold or mildew in a washing machine cause you to get sick?
im visiting my mom and i noticed alot of mold in her washing machince and i have an older daughter who lives with her do you think that would cause her to feel sick? my daughter is currently seeing a doctor because she hasnt fely well but they are still trying to figure out whats wrong.Can mold or mildew in a washing machine cause you to get sick?
Yes mold can be extremely toxic.
It can cause respiratory problems head aches stomach disorders skin rashes and in some cases developmental problem es.
I've reared of some cases so bad that the homes infected had to be burnt down.
If the mold is only in the washing machine invest in a few gallons of bleach pour in in and run the washer through a cycle with HOT water.
And with out clothing in it of course.
Yes mold can be extremely toxic.
It can cause respiratory problems head aches stomach disorders skin rashes and in some cases developmental problem es.
I've reared of some cases so bad that the homes infected had to be burnt down.
If the mold is only in the washing machine invest in a few gallons of bleach pour in in and run the washer through a cycle with HOT water.
And with out clothing in it of course.
How do you get mold out of clothing? I tried washing it 2xs and spraying it with every kind of stain fighter.
try rinsing in lemon juice. Diluted if its a colored item and then hang in sunlight for a day or so. Sometimes this works.How do you get mold out of clothing? I tried washing it 2xs and spraying it with every kind of stain fighter.
try using peroxzide.How do you get mold out of clothing? I tried washing it 2xs and spraying it with every kind of stain fighter.
Throw it away- unless you can douse it with bleach and have it survive, it will never go away! Mold is not a stain- it is a growth and could be very dangerous to your health by breathing in the spores.
try using peroxzide.How do you get mold out of clothing? I tried washing it 2xs and spraying it with every kind of stain fighter.
Throw it away- unless you can douse it with bleach and have it survive, it will never go away! Mold is not a stain- it is a growth and could be very dangerous to your health by breathing in the spores.
My new washing machine makes my clothes smell like mold?
I have a 4 month old Kenmore front-load washing machine. It makes my laundry, especially my towels smell moldy. I take them out right away and put them in the dryer (also new, bought with the washer) but they still smell. Anyone else have this problem, and/or suggestions to fix it?
Thanks!
My new washing machine makes my clothes smell like mold?
run an empty load with soap, baking soda and bleach on hot. Then when you are washing your laundry put a little bit of baking soda in with the soap and when you are done with your laundry open the soap area and the door and let them dry out. I noticed that when I lived where the humidity was low I didn't have this problem but when I moved somewhere where the humidity was very high I have this problem. I follow these steps and I don't have a problem.My new washing machine makes my clothes smell like mold?
~~This should not be happening. You still have a warranty, call them out! I put up with that on a Neptune and had to give it away. I have a Kenmore Elite now for about 4 years or more, and never has this happened. Make them fix it!!~~
Maybe your washing machine might be very old.
I found this as well but if you do a wash cycle with empty washer it may work
Run an empty load with a bit of vinegar or bleach.
try a water softener and baking soda.
I have had the same problem. I bought a set and my clothes came out covered in lint and smelled like mold. I bought mine at Lowes and before they were a year old I took a shirt that had been washed and hang dried and showed the guy that sold it to me. He told me to call for service ( he said there had to be a service call as a technicality) and then come in with paper work and they would come pick them up and give me my money back. That's what I did and I bought the largest top loader I could find that had an agitator. I have loved Lowes ever since I continually warn people not to buy these top loaders and HE machines like the Calypso because of this but they will just go do it anyway and then they see for themselves. It shocks me the people on here that say they have this problem but would still recommend them! They are supposed to save water etc. but you are constantly running a load with no clothes in them to try to get rid of the funky smell, or you need to wash in hot water they say, that's supposed to help with the funky smell. Not to mention having to use the pricy HE detergent. How efficient does this sound? Not very efficient if you ask me. I would say try to get Sears to take them back but at the time I returned mine, there were many lawsuits against Sears by people who were having this problem and Sears wouldn't take them back. Since yours is only 4 months old it is possible that you can return it. That's what I would do if at all possible. You have to live with these things for years to come. I'm so glad to be rid of mine I cannot tell you. Lowes made a loyal customer out of me for taking mine back.
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Thanks!
My new washing machine makes my clothes smell like mold?
run an empty load with soap, baking soda and bleach on hot. Then when you are washing your laundry put a little bit of baking soda in with the soap and when you are done with your laundry open the soap area and the door and let them dry out. I noticed that when I lived where the humidity was low I didn't have this problem but when I moved somewhere where the humidity was very high I have this problem. I follow these steps and I don't have a problem.My new washing machine makes my clothes smell like mold?
~~This should not be happening. You still have a warranty, call them out! I put up with that on a Neptune and had to give it away. I have a Kenmore Elite now for about 4 years or more, and never has this happened. Make them fix it!!~~
Maybe your washing machine might be very old.
I found this as well but if you do a wash cycle with empty washer it may work
Run an empty load with a bit of vinegar or bleach.
try a water softener and baking soda.
I have had the same problem. I bought a set and my clothes came out covered in lint and smelled like mold. I bought mine at Lowes and before they were a year old I took a shirt that had been washed and hang dried and showed the guy that sold it to me. He told me to call for service ( he said there had to be a service call as a technicality) and then come in with paper work and they would come pick them up and give me my money back. That's what I did and I bought the largest top loader I could find that had an agitator. I have loved Lowes ever since I continually warn people not to buy these top loaders and HE machines like the Calypso because of this but they will just go do it anyway and then they see for themselves. It shocks me the people on here that say they have this problem but would still recommend them! They are supposed to save water etc. but you are constantly running a load with no clothes in them to try to get rid of the funky smell, or you need to wash in hot water they say, that's supposed to help with the funky smell. Not to mention having to use the pricy HE detergent. How efficient does this sound? Not very efficient if you ask me. I would say try to get Sears to take them back but at the time I returned mine, there were many lawsuits against Sears by people who were having this problem and Sears wouldn't take them back. Since yours is only 4 months old it is possible that you can return it. That's what I would do if at all possible. You have to live with these things for years to come. I'm so glad to be rid of mine I cannot tell you. Lowes made a loyal customer out of me for taking mine back.
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I found mold on my baby's cereal bowl, I washed it three times. What happens if I use it? and What if I steril
It was mold from formula and rice cereal. I washed it with dishsoap about three times. I'm very cautious and worried about using it again even if I sterilize it. i need to know if it's safe to use it again?I found mold on my baby's cereal bowl, I washed it three times. What happens if I use it? and What if I steril
Go ahead and sterilize it and it should be fine.I found mold on my baby's cereal bowl, I washed it three times. What happens if I use it? and What if I steril
don't use bleach in your baby's bowl. if you have a dishwasher run it through or boil some water and dunk it in for just a second. personally, i would toss it. i see that you are a young mommy. i think the best thing you can do is to trust your gut. and if you feel like 3 washes isn't enough, then do what YOU think is best.
if your so worried just throw it out and get another. It's only less then a dollar for a bowl!!
Just buy a new one.
It's perfectly fine....you washed it 3 times! Is there only 1 bowl in the whole house? Just head to a Dollar Store and get another one if you're worried.
It is perfectly safe Trust me after two kids one is now 2 and the other 3 they put a lot worse things in their mouth LOL.
seriously the bowl is fine you washed it many times and baby will be ok the mold is gone now.
You're the mom I started out being (worried about everything) but if you worry constantly you and your baby will never experiment and have fun together. Go ahead get dirty!!!!!!
Brandy
If you washed it out 3 times and rinsed it it is wayyyyyy ok.
what I do when it happens to me is wash it in a little bleach water and rise it well ...your good to go.
Oh my godness! Use it if you want to! If you're really worried, throw it out.. it's a cereal bowl!
Go ahead and sterilize it and it should be fine.I found mold on my baby's cereal bowl, I washed it three times. What happens if I use it? and What if I steril
don't use bleach in your baby's bowl. if you have a dishwasher run it through or boil some water and dunk it in for just a second. personally, i would toss it. i see that you are a young mommy. i think the best thing you can do is to trust your gut. and if you feel like 3 washes isn't enough, then do what YOU think is best.
if your so worried just throw it out and get another. It's only less then a dollar for a bowl!!
Just buy a new one.
It's perfectly fine....you washed it 3 times! Is there only 1 bowl in the whole house? Just head to a Dollar Store and get another one if you're worried.
It is perfectly safe Trust me after two kids one is now 2 and the other 3 they put a lot worse things in their mouth LOL.
seriously the bowl is fine you washed it many times and baby will be ok the mold is gone now.
You're the mom I started out being (worried about everything) but if you worry constantly you and your baby will never experiment and have fun together. Go ahead get dirty!!!!!!
Brandy
If you washed it out 3 times and rinsed it it is wayyyyyy ok.
what I do when it happens to me is wash it in a little bleach water and rise it well ...your good to go.
Oh my godness! Use it if you want to! If you're really worried, throw it out.. it's a cereal bowl!
Anybody know how i can remove the black mold that collects around the rubber band in the washing machine?
Try pouring straight bleach on it. It should clear it up in a matter of a minute.Anybody know how i can remove the black mold that collects around the rubber band in the washing machine?
bleachAnybody know how i can remove the black mold that collects around the rubber band in the washing machine?
spray bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water --i now use this with a touch of nice smelling dish soap for all my counters and reg cleaning jobs --kills germs no smell cheap works in secs --
bleach and mold have been shown through study to react and cause a toxic effect
Clorox bathroom spray cleaner will work well. Just remember to rinse the area really good before you use the machine again or the bleach could stain your clothing.
Is the band of rubber black? and what you have is old fashioned green mold? Yes, bleach and lime-away works to remove both mold and lime scale residue.
Use pure bleach. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and rinse well.
Clove oil will remove it and prevent it from returning.
bleachAnybody know how i can remove the black mold that collects around the rubber band in the washing machine?
spray bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water --i now use this with a touch of nice smelling dish soap for all my counters and reg cleaning jobs --kills germs no smell cheap works in secs --
bleach and mold have been shown through study to react and cause a toxic effect
Clorox bathroom spray cleaner will work well. Just remember to rinse the area really good before you use the machine again or the bleach could stain your clothing.
Is the band of rubber black? and what you have is old fashioned green mold? Yes, bleach and lime-away works to remove both mold and lime scale residue.
Use pure bleach. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and rinse well.
Clove oil will remove it and prevent it from returning.
How can you clean away mold and mildew from a cement patio without power washing it?
bleachHow can you clean away mold and mildew from a cement patio without power washing it?
Oh yes, you don't need to ruin the concrete with a power washer. The new O2 systems work pretty well. For example Oxibrands O-2 Algae and Mold remover or Oxi Shield. Check Ace hardware stores.....or was it True Value. These also are gentle to the nearby shrubbery and lawns unlike bleach.How can you clean away mold and mildew from a cement patio without power washing it?
Mix a few good swigs of bleach in a bucket of water and simply dump it on the patio. Use a broom to sweep it off and away goes the mold and mildew with it. Repeat, depending on the size you are trying to clean.
Bleach and detergent will kill and clean the mold off anything.
Fill your bucket with either a strong bleach solution or a mildicide. mop using lots of solution. scrub with a stiff brush where you must (I use one with a long handle..saves the knees)
rinse thoroughly. Enjoy your patio!!
I have used a spray bottle in the past using a solution of bleach and water to kill the mold and mildew. That will stop the mold and mildew in its tracks!
You can try mopping the patio with solution of bleach and water, but power washing is the best way.
Bleach will kill the mold and mildew. Pour it on or spray it on. Let it sit until you see the mildew lose its color. Then it can be scrubbed with plain water and a good broom. Just keep the bleach away from any nearby plants.
Oh yes, you don't need to ruin the concrete with a power washer. The new O2 systems work pretty well. For example Oxibrands O-2 Algae and Mold remover or Oxi Shield. Check Ace hardware stores.....or was it True Value. These also are gentle to the nearby shrubbery and lawns unlike bleach.How can you clean away mold and mildew from a cement patio without power washing it?
Mix a few good swigs of bleach in a bucket of water and simply dump it on the patio. Use a broom to sweep it off and away goes the mold and mildew with it. Repeat, depending on the size you are trying to clean.
Bleach and detergent will kill and clean the mold off anything.
Fill your bucket with either a strong bleach solution or a mildicide. mop using lots of solution. scrub with a stiff brush where you must (I use one with a long handle..saves the knees)
rinse thoroughly. Enjoy your patio!!
I have used a spray bottle in the past using a solution of bleach and water to kill the mold and mildew. That will stop the mold and mildew in its tracks!
You can try mopping the patio with solution of bleach and water, but power washing is the best way.
Bleach will kill the mold and mildew. Pour it on or spray it on. Let it sit until you see the mildew lose its color. Then it can be scrubbed with plain water and a good broom. Just keep the bleach away from any nearby plants.
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