Odour & freshness

Get rid of odours and freshen up clothes without over-washing.

• How to Remove Pet Hair and Lint from Clothes

  Remove pet hair from clothes: a damp rubber glove, lint roller, vinegar in the rinse and anti-static tricks that stop hair clinging in the first place.

• Removing Cooking and Fried-Food Smell From Clothes

  Cooking smell clings because grease binds the odour to the fibres. How to air and wash it out with vinegar and baking soda – and when to send it in.

• How to Remove Musty Smell From Clothes – Kill the Damp, Not Just the Odour

  A musty smell means damp and microbes in the fabric. How to wash it out with vinegar and air – and why clothes must dry fully before storage.

• New-Clothes Chemical Smell – How to Get Rid of It

  New-clothes chemical smell comes from finishes and dye off-gassing. How to air and wash it out with vinegar and baking soda – and when to send it in.

• How to Remove Smoke Smell From Clothes – Air It Out, Don't Perfume It

  Smoke smell soaks into fibres and heat sets it in. How to air, absorb and wash the odour out of clothes – and when to leave it to professionals.

• How to Remove Sweat Smell From Clothes That Still Smell After Washing

  Sweat smell is bacteria and body oil bonded into the fibre, not dirt. How to shift set-in odour – and why fabric softener makes it worse.

• How to Refresh Clothes Without Washing Them

  Refresh clothes without washing? Airing, steaming, brushing and spot-cleaning freshen garments without the wear. How to do it – and when to wash.