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The truth is, sometimes your favorite old sweatshirt can stink and the basic washing method doesn't get rid of it. If regular washing doesn't work, you may need another strategy to get rid of stubborn body odor. Use one of the methods below to completely get rid of the bad smell on your clothes.

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Method 1 of 3: Soak clothes

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   Sort your clothes as you would normally. Remember to separate dark and light clothing, and separate delicate fabrics from hard fabrics. This method requires warm water, so if you have a few clothes that have only been washed in cold water, then you need to use another method to get rid of the body odor on the clothes.

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   Soak clothes in warm water and baking soda. Put the clothes in the wash basin, bucket, sink or tub. Fill the garment with enough warm water to completely submerge the garment. Add 2 cups baking soda to the basin. Stir slightly to dissolve the baking soda in the water. Leave it on for at least a few hours or overnight.
   • You can also soak the clothes in the washing machine. Put the clothes in the washing machine and then start the washing machine so the tub begins to fill with water. After the washing bucket is full of water, add 2 cups baking soda and press the stop button. Should soak clothes in baking soda for a few hours.

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   Wash clothes by hand or restart the washer. You need to wash the baking soda off your clothes after soaking. If washing by hand, you can use the usual amount of laundry detergent. It may take several changes to wash the laundry soap and baking soda away. If washing by machine, just turn it on again and add detergent as usual.
   • You can try this method with vinegar. Add 1 cup of vinegar to the laundry detergent and soak for a few hours. However, after you soak your clothes in vinegar, wash them with bleach-free laundry detergent. Combining bleach with vinegar creates a toxic odor that is harmful to your health.

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   Hang outside to dry if possible. If you can't, lay the clothes on a towel to dry. Wring out non-runny clothing and spread it on a towel. Let clothes dry for 24-48 hours.
   • Drying or spreading clothes to dry will save energy and are good for clothes. If you have not completely removed the body odor on your clothes while washing, using the dryer can keep the odor in your clothes.
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Method 2 of 3: Pretreat your clothes

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   Evaluate where the smell is coming from on your clothes. This method of treating body odor on clothes is a spot treatment so you need to focus on specific areas. In most cases, the odor is usually in the underarms or crotch area.

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   Apply topical treatment on areas that have bad odors. There are many commercially available products that you can buy at the store, but a little homemade laundry detergent works as well.
   • You can mix baking soda with water. Mix the mixture thickly, but not too thick to spread. Apply the mixture to the area with the strongest odor.
   • Some people recommend crushing aspirin tablets and rubbing them over smelly areas on clothing. The salicylic acid in aspirin helps to get rid of the body odor.

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   Wash clothes as usual. Remember to keep your clothes separate according to color and fabric. A warm wash cycle will help eliminate odors more effectively, but be sure to always follow the washing instructions on the clothing label.

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   Hang outside if possible, or lay it on a towel to dry. Try to avoid using the dryer if you are not sure the odor is gone. Machine drying can retain odors that make it difficult to remove them the next time you wash. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Treating odors without washing

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   Locate bad odors on clothing. This is an on-site treatment so you need to focus on specific locations. In most cases, the odor is usually in the underarms or crotch area.

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   Spray vodka on areas that smell bad. Simply pour undiluted vodka into a spray bottle and spray directly on the bad smell. Spray should be applied to a vodka alcohol-soaked area as a mild coating will not work.
   • This method is especially effective in removing odors from dry wash only clothes. You don't always have time to take your clothes out to wash and wash in the salon very expensive. Spraying vodka on an area that smells bad will help you wash less.
   • Isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide can be used, but vodka has long been used to remove many types of odors from fabric. Alcohol does not smell and evaporates quickly, so you do not need to wash it again after using it like vinegar.

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   Let the vodka spray dry before dressing. Once the clothes dry, the odor should disappear. If the odor has not disappeared completely, you can soak the bad smell again in vodka. You may need to soak a few times to get rid of a strong odor. advertisement

Advice

• Never wear clothes for more than two days without washing them. In fact, you should only wear it once if you can. Body odor can get on your clothes and are difficult to remove if you wear them several times before washing them.
• Try to shower every day, but if you can't, change clothes and splash a little water under your arms to reduce body odor.
• Apply an antiperspirant deodorant to prevent body odor in the first place.
• Try changing your diet if your body odor is too much. Certain foods and drinks can cause body odor, including strong alcohol and spices. If body odor changes significantly, you should consult your doctor as it could be a symptom of a more serious health problem.