Pillowcases saved in a damp area, or even in a room closed up for a long time in a humid environment smell a little less than fresh even musty. The same holds true if a pillowcase is left on the pillow for a long time at a damp area. Even after washing, those pillowcases may not smell their best. A thorough airing plus vinegar out come to the rescue, making pillowcases that are funky fresh once more.
A Sunny Solution
Airing outside those pillowcases helps eliminate musty odors. Hang out the instances on a clothesline, or hang them on the arms of their patio chairs. Tiny specks on the pillowcases suggest mould, which leads to this odor. Brush those stains away using a clean brush outside, then continue drying and airing the pillowcases out.
Laundry Time
Wash the pillowcases from the hottest water recommended noting the directions. Air dry the pillowcases you may set them in the dryer, but that will make visible mildew spots left behind after washing harder to eliminate.
Vinegar into Vanquish Odors
After washing if they smell a bit musty, spritz vinegar on the pillowcases. If the odor is powerful, rewash the pillowcases in warm water, with a cup or two of vinegar in place of laundry detergent.
Baking Soda Refresher
Baking soda removes odors from fabric, much how it will do for onion odors from the refrigerator. Sprinkle baking soda liberally on the pillowcases, including indoors, then set out the instances in a location that is dry or in the sun. If you aren’t going to get to the laundry right away, this technique comes in handy; till you have time the soda absorbs odors.
Storage Secret
Store pillowcases at a non-humid environment to reduce musty or mildew smells — this is important for pillowcases saved during an extended time period, as the longer they sit at a humid, dark environment, the greater the chances of mustiness. Make sure pillowcases are totally dry before putting them away to keep them smelling fresh and folding them.