Towels that smell musty, here is the definitive remedy: goodbye to bad smells
Remedy smells like musty towels.
In a place that is usually poorly ventilated, it is easy for towels to accumulate moisture and have a bad smell. So what should you do? This is the remedy to use.
Why do towels smell musty?
If this has already happened, it is normal for the towel to give off that musty smell again every time it is used, which is very unpleasant and usually ends up with the damaged towels in the trash.
However, there are several cleaning tricks that you can practice to eliminate the bad smell from towels and put an end to this problem.
Of course, the best way to avoid this situation is to dry your towels after each use by placing them in a place free of moisture and, if possible, airing them outdoors.
Also, you have to pay special attention when storing towels, since once they have been freshly washed you have to check that they are perfectly dry to avoid them generating a musty smell.
First of all, you have to differentiate the towels by colour and only those of the same colour can be washed together. In the washing machine, the ideal programme is a delicate wash cycle at 40°C and a spin programme at 800 rpm.
Towel smell
In some cases, garments can also be treated at 60°C, but before washing them it is advisable to check the label.
In fact, at a lower temperature the colours do not fade but the sponge does not clean well. It is also necessary not to exceed the doses of detergent, since you run the risk of the towels drying out.
How to remove the bad smell from towels
However, if your towels already smell bad, do not worry. There are several tricks to eliminate that bad smell and with home remedies, ecological and, above all, effective.
It is better to opt for white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), which neutralises odours. In this case we have several options available: we can set a pre-wash cycle in the washing machine with the towels already inside and, when it starts to load water, add a cup of white vinegar, then wash the towels as normal.
white wine vinegar
If, on the other hand, you do not want to pour the vinegar directly into the washing machine (it is not harmful, on the contrary: it will remove limescale from the water and give extra softness to your towels), you can always soak the smelly towels in hot water and add a cup of vinegar. After a while they should be washed as usual in the washing machine.
Vinegar is a product that has a sanitising effect and is able to free fabrics even from bad odours. In addition, for towels that smell musty, vinegar is one of the most popular remedies, as it greatly softens the fibres and has a degreasing function that can also act on stained clothes.
It represents a valid and effective alternative to fabric softener, as the product does not leave an oily film. Finally, it has excellent anti-limescale properties that allow the washing machine to remain in perfect working order for longer.
Washing machine in operation
If freshly washed and therefore very wet clothes remain piled up for a long time in the drum, this can cause the annoying phenomenon of smelly towels.
That is why, as soon as the washing cycle is finished, we do not hesitate to place the towels outside, if possible on a more ventilated day.