The Household Hints & Tips Thread...

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

Gaige says you can add lemon juice to that, and it works even better.

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Learn from my mistakes (or simply use common sense)...

Do not start more laundry than you can finish, and then leave it sitting to be forgotten during a busy work week. This is especially true if you live in a damp area (Oregon), and if you are conscious about your energy/water footprint.

I have now had to rewash two loads of clothes, two times, to get the mildew smell out. Yuck, and very wasteful of water, electricity, and detergent.

I'm a little annoyed with me right now....

I have found vinegar in the washer during the rinse cycle (as the fabric softener) or just the whole darn wash works to get rid of the mildew smell in one load AND when towels get that "soap build up" smell.