Article: Each item of clothing should have a label or tag on the inside that will specify how it should be washed and dried. Read each label carefully to ensure that you prolong the life of your clothes and don’t damage them with improper care. If your garment does not have a care label, wash it in cold water only to avoid accidentally shrinking or damaging the fabric. If it is very old or expensive, it may be safer to assume that it is dry clean only. Fill a clean bucket or tub with warm water and 1 ounce (28 g) of detergent, and add any clothes you want to remove odors from. Let them sit for about 30 minutes.  You can also add the juice of half a lemon to your pre-soak solution to help break up any body oils soaked into the fabric. Use cold water if your garment’s care label indicates that it is cold-wash only. Take a soft-bristled cleaning brush and gently scrub any especially smelly sections of your garments. On gym clothes, this might be the armpits or the collar. This method works better when the garment has been pre-soaked, but it can still be effective without soaking. If you choose to skip the pre-soak, get the garment wet before scrubbing. Baking soda is frequently used as a deodorizer, and can help to draw the smells out of clothes. If you are using powdered detergent, add the baking soda along with it in the detergent tray. If you are using liquid detergent, add the baking soda to the wash basin after it’s filled with water. Unlike chlorine bleach, it will be less likely to cause your clothes to fade, and can be very effective in removing odors. It is also more environmentally friendly than chlorine bleach and less corrosive to fabrics. Use it along with your normal detergent. While oxygenated bleach is generally considered color-safe, you shouldn’t use it if your garment’s care label says “No Bleach.” Borax can be useful in eliminating odors, removing stains, and even softening water. Many household brands offer laundry detergents that contain Borax, which saves you the trouble of measuring and adding the Borax separately. Use it instead of your regular detergent, and combine it with an additive like oxygenated bleach or baking soda for especially smelly garments. If you can’t find any Borax detergents, simply dissolve 4 ounces (110 g) of powdered Borax in hot water and add to a load along with your normal detergent. Wait until the wash basin has filled with water before adding the Borax solution. Vinegar is an affordable, natural option for eliminating embedded odors. Adding it during the rinse cycle will allow it to neutralize odors without lessening the effect of your laundry detergent. If you are dealing with particularly strong smells, add 1 cup (240 ml) of vinegar. For especially tenacious smells, try using this additive along with baking soda.

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Read the care label on your garments. Pre-soak your clothes. Scrub any particularly smelly areas. Add 8 ounces (230 g) of baking soda with your detergent. Use oxygenated bleach. Try Borax laundry detergent. Add 1 cup (240 ml) of white vinegar during the rinse cycle.