Stinky Towels Syndrome

Former Member
Former Member
Anyone have a towel that doesn't wash up nice and fresh? I've got a swimming towel that frankly smeels terrible now, even right after the wash. It smells stagnant, Mrs Stud won't even give it to the Dog LOL. I thought perhaps the machine isn't rinsing thoroughly but nothing else smells, clothes are fine and smell great. I'm forced to believe that it is something to do with the water at the YMCA...perhaps even after showering I am sweating chlorine or other things into the towel. Does anyone else have this issue or any thoughts. :rofl:
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  • Former Member
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    Yeah, but carbonation, in and of itself, cleans nothing! I have no idea, but I know that vinegar and baking soda used separately do take out odors. I figured if I combined them they could possibly do double duty and make fun carbonation as well. I love science experiments! This happened when a particularly FOUL jersey of Husband's would not de-stink. I didn't want to use bleach on the jersey fabric because I didn't know what the results would be, so I tried baking soda. No go. Then I soaked it in vinegar in the sink and just threw some baking soda in there for fun. Worked like a charm, although the vinegar could have worked separately.
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  • Former Member
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    Yeah, but carbonation, in and of itself, cleans nothing! I have no idea, but I know that vinegar and baking soda used separately do take out odors. I figured if I combined them they could possibly do double duty and make fun carbonation as well. I love science experiments! This happened when a particularly FOUL jersey of Husband's would not de-stink. I didn't want to use bleach on the jersey fabric because I didn't know what the results would be, so I tried baking soda. No go. Then I soaked it in vinegar in the sink and just threw some baking soda in there for fun. Worked like a charm, although the vinegar could have worked separately.
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