Why do my towels always smell musty like a not good smell when I wash them?

Question

I thought it was my washing machine so I convienced my hubby to buy me a new one and he did

This is how I was my towels

on heavy cycle with tide

and heavy duty in the dryer with no lint thing

Answer 1

try putting 1/2 cup ammonia in the wash, before you put the towels in.

Answer 2

Next time, add about a cup of white vinegar to the rinse water. It could be that at some point the towels were put away a bit damp. Vinegar ought to get rid of the smell.... if a single rinse doesn't do it, let them soak overnight in a mild vinegar rinse.

Is it just the towels? Do your other clothes smell a bit sour too? You might also run a short wash through your machine with no clothes in it, just hot water and vinegar (or a bit of bleach if you use that) in case there is a mildew issue inside the machine.

Also, hanging towels and sheets outside on a clothesline is a great idea if you have that option - the sunlight and wind will do them a lot of good. UV light is antibacterial.

Good luck!

Answer 3

After you use the towels let them air dry so they do not trap moister in to a musty funk smell. wash them in warm or hot water. do not over pack the washer with too many towels or they will not wash well. I add some cleaner like 409 or Mr clean to a wash or even pine sole. it breaks down the oils and stuff that are trapped in the fabrics. i do the 409 about a half cup or so in the water with the soap. soak for a hour then pop the k**b and finish with the wash. I do that every so often if they feel grimy.

Answer 4

I would also suggest using fabric softener.

All my clothes smell good afterwards

CuddleSoft & Downy are two of the good brands to buy.

Answer 5

dont know , normal tho, dont leave them in the washer and use fabric softener.

Answer 6

try steam ironing them with an ironing water, such as an infusion of lavender or rose.

Answer 7

make sure you put them in the dryer as soon as they're done washing so they don't sit there and start to smell

Answer 8

Maybe you need a new washer.  email me and tell me if it's new or old then i cna help you farther! [e-mail]