How to Remove the Mildew Smell From Dry-Cleaned Clothes

How to Remove the Mildew Smell From Dry-Cleaned Clothes
Published: Dec 4, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

However, you can use an all-natural common household item to remove the mildew smell from dry-cleaned clothes without taking them to an expensive dry cleaner.

Things You Will Need

  • Spray bottle
  • White vinegar
  • Hanger
  • Clothesline
  1. Fill a clean spray bottle with undiluted white vinegar.

  2. Hang dry-clean only clothing from a hanger. Place the hanger over a shower curtain rod. Alternatively, hang the clothing outside on a clothesline. Keep the clothing out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat.

  3. Spray the front and back of the dry-clean clothing liberally with the white vinegar. Allow the vinegar to air-dry on the clothing. Vinegar has a pungent odor. However, as the vinegar dries, its odor will dissipate and remove the musty smell with it.

  4. Repeat the process if necessary. It may take several applications to completely remove the mildew smell from the clothing.

The Drip Cap

  • Mildew creates an unpleasant odor that can last even after the fungus has been removed.
  • However, you can use an all-natural common household item to remove the mildew smell from dry-cleaned clothes without taking them to an expensive dry cleaner.
  • Allow the vinegar to air-dry on the clothing.
  • Vinegar has a pungent odor.

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Amanda Flanigan

Amanda Flanigan began writing professionally in 2007. Flanigan has written for various publications, including WV Living and American Craft Council, and has published several eBooks on craft and garden-related subjects. Flanigan completed…

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