Hints from Heloise - How to rid towels of mildew smell

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: I recently forgot a load of towels in the washer for a couple of days, and now they smell like mildew. Please tell me how I can get rid of this awful smell.
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A Reader, via e-mail

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This happens a lot, and you’re not alone! To get rid of the smell, rewash the towels in hot water with a normal amount of laundry detergent and 1/2 cup of baking soda or washing soda (you can find it in the laundry aisle). Then put the towels into the dryer ASAP. Also, use a low heat setting for a longer time. You may need to repeat the process if they’re still not fresh. Want to know other great home hints using baking soda? Order my pamphlet Heloise’s Baking Soda Hints and Recipes. Send $5 with a long, self-addressed, stamped (65 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Towels aren’t the only things that can be deodorized with baking soda. Sprinkling a small amount of baking soda in clothes hampers, diaper pails and pet bedding will help keep the odors away.

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Heloise

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