About a year ago, when my daughter was pregnant, the thought of pulling out my old maternity and baby clothes filled me with dread. They have been stored in my mildewy basement for at least 25 years...but I didn't want to throw them away, as there were some very special items in those bags and boxes. I did an online search and stumbled upon an awesome product called OdorKlenz. I was blown away by how effective it was. No way did I want my baby granddaughter to be wearing anything that still had a slight mildew smell, but this product worked incredibly well.
What is OdorKlenz? Here is a quote from their website:
"OdorKlenz® products are made from safe and effective earth minerals which are designed to remove the most stubborn odors from your home. OdorKlenz® products are versatile, durable, and reliable odor neutralizers. They are strong enough to eliminate stubborn odors but gentle enough to use around your family and pets. As OdorKlenz® products come into contact with the offending odors in circulating air or on surfaces, the product’s chemistry attaches to and reacts with the pollutants or destroys/neutralizes the pollutant. OdorKlenz products contain no masking agents or perfumes that leave behind residual scents. It is ideal for use on a day-to-day basis to eliminate household odors like sweat, smoke, pet odors and household cleaners, and much more."
There were just a few items that needed more than one trip through the washer, mostly thick fleece things that needed a little more time for the minerals to penetrate all the crevices thoroughly. I would buy this product again in a heartbeat!
Louanne