Why do my linens smell musty.

Marlis
by Marlis
  9 answers
  • Amanda Amanda on Apr 13, 2018

    Hi Marlis. It could be that they are getting damp. Try washing them with vinegar.

  • Dfm Dfm on Apr 13, 2018

    not totally dry when folded, if stored in a closet in the bath the humid air can make them musty smelling.

  • Emily Emily on Apr 13, 2018

    Make sure they are thoroughly dry when folding. Ironing sheets and tablecloths etc. will ensure their dryness.

  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on Apr 13, 2018

    After washing, let them sit a day or so before putting them away. Store with a drier sheet between them. Put an open box of baking soda in the closet.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 13, 2018

    wash them again in white vinegar

  • Lynn Lynn on Apr 13, 2018

    Closets have no air flow and things can get that closet smell. Put a few cedar blocks among your linens. Will give a nice cedar scent, as well as, keep the moths away.

  • Audrey Ferrey Audrey Ferrey on Apr 13, 2018

    I've had that happen; Didn't worry so much about WHY as to How To Make It Go Away. Wash 'em in hot water with a generous cup or so of white vinegar; give them a long soak. Love that white vinegar!

  • Kate Pigula Kate Pigula on Apr 13, 2018

    Extra rinse cycle .

  • could be the storage area (try leaving some dryer sheets with them).