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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (6 children)

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.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (3 children)

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.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

buying all the cleaning agents is more expensive than opshop jeans.

just throw these ones out and buy another pair

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[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (4 children)

UV (sunlight) can be good for killing smells.

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (3 children)
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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Also: check your washing machine isn't causing stinky

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 5 months ago

Even tho I have been pretty tired today I managed to get my desk ready again for a new year of study and art practice and projects. 😊

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 5 months ago

I may have hired teenage minions. A Bwahaha seems in order.

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