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I got some op shop jeans that looked good, washed them, and now they smell like sewage. Washed them three times and even used cleaning vinegar but still stinky.
I could use hot water or Napisan but am already concerned about fading them with multiple washes.
It’s possibly the dye but I don’t know if I want to wear something that doesn’t smell clean and fresh.
I found water soluble eucalyptus oil solution works wonders. I had some socks that were still smelling a bit foot-like even after a whole heavy duty wash. Eucalyptus fixed it.
buying all the cleaning agents is more expensive than opshop jeans.
just throw these ones out and buy another pair
This is what Boyo & flatmate did when working at a fish based fertiliser manufacturer. Buy multiple op shop pants each week, strip on the porch, and bin pants. Nothing is removing that stench.
Fair point. Now you mention it, the cleaning stuff I buy is usually around ten bucks a bottle. Last time I bought op shop jeans they were about $6.
Good call, Aldi might have some when I can get there
Every now and again I need to throw a capfull of white vinegar in with my Gi wash to knock the stank out of it.
Vodka. Srsly.
Cheap nasty vodka in a spray bottle = home dry cleaning.
Ah I don’t have any alcomahol
And it’s spenny
You would be shocked how cheap nasty undrinkable bullshit that is perfect for the task is
UV (sunlight) can be good for killing smells.
That’s a good idea, maybe if I turn them inside out before sunning that would preserve the colour
Probably want to do both sides anyway if they're stinky. Also, they'll likely fade through use anyway so accepting their impermanence upfront might save you some disappointment.
"The cup is already broken"
I could redye them as I have in the past but I don’t want to deal with it running
"Because I know its fate, I can enjoy it fully here and now. And when it’s gone, it’s gone."
Also: check your washing machine isn't causing stinky
The machine is ok, it’s specifically this pair of jeans
I hope you can wash the stink out. If they fade more that should make them look even more fashion
Me too. I don’t mind a little fading but they were already a bit faded so I don’t want too pale