Baking Soda Fix for Smelly Clothes | Aberdeen News

Aberdeen News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Got smelly laundry after washing? Experts say the fix is simple: baking soda. Just soak stinky gym clothes or grass stains in a warm water bath with half a cup of baking soda for 30 minutes (or longer for extra funk), then wash as usual. No baking soda? White vinegar works too—mix one part vinegar to four parts water, soak, and rinse thoroughly before washing (vinegar can mess with your machine if not rinsed). And ditch that fabric softener—it leaves residue that traps odors and weakens detergent. Also, don’t leave clean clothes in the washer; damp, warm fabrics = musty smells. Hang ‘em up…