Get Rid of the Sour Smell of Towels

Freshen Them!

Sour smelling towels are a common problem, and no matter how long or how often they’re washed, the sour smell sometimes remains. Towels are often thick and plush, and cotton is highly absorbent. Towels dry slowly, and before they end up in the wash, they can develop strong odors. These are is some of the main reasons sour smells permeate the fabric and hold on indefinitely.

If your towels smell sour, try the following washing tips and suggestions. It is possible to remove the sour smell, and you can do it without spending a small fortune in the process. Don't turn your sour towels into rags. These tips and suggestions for removing sour smells from fabric really work. Your formerly sour towels will come out of the dryer smelling clean and fresh.

Don’t Overload

The way in which you do your laundry is as important as the products you use. People often make the mistake of overloading their washing machine. They stuff too many towels or other fabrics into the washer in an effort to save time and money, and the soapy water can’t properly circulate or agitate.

Instead of stuffing as many towels as possible into the washtub, layer them loosely, and cut back on the number you wash at one time. Chances are if your laundry is able to properly agitate in the soapy water, towels that once had a sour smell will come out clean and fresh.

Clean Your Machine

Just because the interior of a washing machine fills with soapy water doesn’t mean it doesn’t require occasional cleaning. If your laundry has a sour smell, once or twice a month run hot soapy water and bleach through your empty machine. If you just can’t stand to waste water, bleach, and soap, toss in a few rags and kill two birds with one proverbial stone.

White Vinegar

Vinegar is one of the most versatile natural cleaning products. White vinegar is inexpensive, and it really works. Besides effectively cleaning and deodorizing hard surfaces, white vinegar is also great for freshening clothes and getting rid of a sour smell.