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magicarpet

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3. On a sunny day hang them up out in the sun,...

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:30 PM

Apr 8

.... flip them over and get the other side for sun exposure too. Maybe pick a nice spot with high sun exposure and put up a temp clothes line. Sun dried laundry is so refreshing to smell. Sheets and pillow cases dried in the sun are heaven sent.

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Kind of interesting, maybe. [View all] Marthe48 Apr 8 OP

I use hot water on dark towels, and on older or light colors I use chlorine bleach. also sun dry. Kali Apr 8 #1

I think you've got the answer. usonian Apr 8 #2

On a sunny day hang them up out in the sun,... magicarpet Apr 8 #3

I love clothes line smell on laundry. My mom had one when we were kids. applegrove Apr 8 #5

Its the same thing that happens with dog's paws Bayard Apr 8 #4

I recently noticed an old but loved pillow smelled like corn chips! Thank you, will replace them. ❤️ MLAA Apr 8 #6

You should absolutely be washing sheets and towels in hot water. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 8 #7