Laundry advice

Hi, i had this problem with DHs tee shirts from the gym so as soon as he took them off I pre soaked them in an antibacterial laundry laundry cleanser with washing liquid. When I washed them I put a capful of the same antibacterial cleanser in the fabric softener section of the drawer. It seems to do the trick.

Soak in solution of Bicarbonate of Soda.

No need for expensive products.

Yes I would advise bicarb. Have done this myself on occasion with particularly stinky garments.

Don’t use a tumble dryer, if you can line dry.
The bacteria multiplies in the heat.
You need to pre soak and wash at 60;;

Lathyrus3

Soak in solution of Bicarbonate of Soda.

No need for expensive products.

I agree and I have sometimes made a paste of bicarbonate of soda if the 'stain' was particularly stubborn. Same paste can also be used on the underarm skin where there's often a build up of antiperspirant - sounds mad I know but it works! Jut rub into the dry skin before showering as normal.

Plenty of tips. Use the cheapest first, they all work.

I use the Tesco Oxy laundry stain remover spray. It froths up if there's a biological residue in the fabric, so you can see it working!
£1.50 for 500ml.

I mix a paste of hydrogen peroxide, bicarb and washing up liquid. Spread it on area under arms. Leave for an hour then wash.

MrA used to get yellowing on white shirts and tennis tops caused by antiperspirant and sweat, and the mix used to get rid of both yellowing and residual smell.

A good deodorant?

I would suggest, politely, that your husband uses an antiperspirant to lessen this problem.

I've always found ,a hotter wash and a decent fabric softer helps ,and where possible hang the washing outside, those that know me on GN know that I have my grandson living me for a while ,so always washing nappies and I've found that a hotter wash and fabric softener helps 100% no stains or smells and always try to hang them out side for extra freshness

I wash all clothes at 60 degrees. It means I do not need to use any of those extra chemicals, made from petrochemicalss, and using energy to produce and transport and more petrochemicals in the plastic containers, not to mention emissions. to make cool wash temperatures effective.

Clothes come out clean and odourfree and 60°C is the perfect temperature for killing bacteria, viruses and removing stains.

Doesn't it damage or shrink some clothes though?
I can see it being OK for strong fabrics like sheets and towels.
But some garments are more delicate as to shape or colour.

Does he wear them for more than one day?
Does he change his underwear, namely vests, daily?
Does he shower daily?
If you have answered No to any of these, therein lies the problem.

welbeck

Doesn't it damage or shrink some clothes though?
I can see it being OK for strong fabrics like sheets and towels.
But some garments are more delicate as to shape or colour.

Not had a problem so far, everything (except wool) gets thrown into the washing machine as, generally, with only 2 of us, I only do 2 loads a week.

I find good advice on most household matters from Lyndsey Queen of Clean'. DH like Prince Andrew does not sweat so I dont have the problem fortunately. I'm the sweaty one in this family. I find for golf that the shirts made for golf are pretty good at 'not wicking'. Sometimes people wear non-sport shirts for sport which can hold the sweat more.

Bi carb, soda crystals, or white vinegar- follow what the other Gns say

I washed a washable door mat, didn’t check the suggested temperature.

Did it at 40 degrees, should have been 30.

The rubber backing came away from the fabric part. Obviously too hot.

Goodness knows what doing it at 60 would have resulted in MOnica

Sweating is healthy, so I suggest he use Crystal Rock (or one similar) which doesn't block the pores, but neutralises the odour

Pre-soak in a solution of bicarbonate of soda and hot water. After that (or maybe even before) talk to your husband about excessive perspiration as a biological problem he should see his GP about.

What exactly IS a 'solution' of bicarb?

Vanish (or Elbow Grease Stain Remover Bar) soap using cold water; rub stained/smelly area and leave wet in the washing machine over night, then wash with other items needing the same temperature.

Calendargirl

I washed a washable door mat, didn’t check the suggested temperature.

Did it at 40 degrees, should have been 30.

The rubber backing came away from the fabric part. Obviously too hot.

Goodness knows what doing it at 60 would have resulted in MOnica

To be fair, a doormat isn’t clothing

True, Cossy, but a lesson for me in looking more closely at the washing instructions.