Clothes Dryer Deodorizer

How to get rid of odor in a dryer.

Clothes dryer deodorizer.

Bleach alternatively lemon juice or white vinegar water. Dryer mold and mildew disinfectant 1 gallon water 1 2 cup bleach bucket rags old towel. Combine 1 part bleach and 9 parts water in a spray bottle. Spritz the drum or interior of the dryer with the bleach solution until it is saturated.

Take a small piece of cotton cloth cut up shirt washcloth etc soak it with water and wring it out so that s it s just damp. Let the bleach solution sit for five to 10 minutes to kill bacteria and mold that cause musty and unpleasant odors. The next step in eliminating foul dryer odors is to clean the inside of the drum the basket that holds the clothes. Chem girl fresh again odor remover deodorizer neutralizes foul odors in upholstery carpet air shoes rugs clothes dog beds litter boxes industrial strength concentrate 1 quart.

Let is sit for about 5 8 minutes at which point you can wipe it off. If there is still a lingering odor run the lint trap under warm water and scrub with a soft brush to dislodge any. Laundry product manufacturers have addressed odor issues with products designed to remove and reduce odors. Good smelling laundry detergent and scent boosting products like gain fireworks downy unstopables or snuggle scent boosters do not remove odors.

Spray the dryer or rag with your cleaner of choice and wipe down the exterior completely. Vinegar is a natural and inexpensive way to eliminate odors. Some odors can be particularly difficult to remove from clothes even after washing properly. After disconnecting your dryer from the wall outlet fill a spray bottle with filtered white apple cider vinegar and spray down the inside of the drum.

Add about 5 drops of your favorite essential oilall over the cloth orange tea tree and lavender work great and throw it into the dryer with your clothes. Pay close attention to the area around the dryer s base and the lid as they are the most. Use a half vinegar half warm water mixture to clean the exterior of your dryer without chemical cleaners if you choose. They only cover them up with added fragrance.