How to Get Body Odor Smell Out of Synthetic Shirts

How to Get Body Odor Smell Out of Synthetic Shirts
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Ashley Eby
Published: Apr 10, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Water
  • Vinegar
  • Laundry detergent
  1. Fill a sink with water, about 2/3 of the way full. Add one cup of vinegar.

  2. Turn your shirts inside out. Soak the shirts in the water and vinegar mixture. Let sit for a few minutes and then rub the material together. Allow the shirts to soak for about 10 minutes.

  3. Drain the water out of the sink. Add a teaspoon of laundry detergent to the problem areas and rub material together until it gets sudsy. Wash normally.

The Drip Cap

  • Laundry can be frustrating chore, especially when synthetic material retains a body odor smell.
  • Soak the shirts in the water and vinegar mixture.

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