my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

What should I do about washing my camo? Just use the scent free detergent and hope for the best?

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

You could always wash it by hand. You know, like the good old days.:DJust use baking soda, wring out, and air dry.;)

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

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RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

I run my towels (for drying off) and my undergarments through first. Then run my outerwear.

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

Go out and get yourself a big box of bakingsoda and run the machine threw its wash cycle with no clothes just put the whole box of baking soda inside the machine before you start it. After that is done wash your clothes in another box of baking soda and hang dry!

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

I like the baking soad idea may have to try that

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

I do that every year and everytime I do it my wife says...what the hell are you doing!LOL Sometimes it pays to be anal!

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

somehow I feel would get similiar response :D

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

I buy the unscented Sport Wash detergent and wash 2 or 3 loads of my regular clothes with that before I wash my hunting stuff. I can say that I do not smell detergent after that. However that doesn't guarantee the deer can't.

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

ONe thingto think about maybe....

I also use earth scent dryer sheets.

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

This is what I do.

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

Ok so you scent free guys . Howmany are on Public water systems . Because if you are what are you doing about your cl2 residual .

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

Run a capful of Atsko Sport Wash or your choice of unscented Laundry Soap ( I like Dead Down Wind as well) and a half box (small box) of Baking Soda thru the machine. When it gets full, let it sit for 1/2 hr. Then turn it back on and let it run the rinse cycle. This usually gets rid of any detergent odors in the washer. After I wash my clothes in the same mixture, I then wash hands in scent free soap, take the clothesout and straight outside to hang dry. I never use the dryer unless it is an emergency (raining outside). If I have to use the dryer, I soak an unscented dryer sheet with Dead Down Wind field spray and throw it in the dryer with my clothes.(You would be surprised how well this works.)

Note: If you are going to have to use the dryer, I strongly suggest washing the lint filter with unscented soap and drying with a blow dryer or unscented towel beforehand.

Just my routine.

LT

RE: my washing machine smells like laundry detergent
 

All great ideas - thanks fellas!

Anymore?

Also - does anyone have anything to say about hanging clothes out to dry in VERY populated suburban area?

I have had my clothes in a container with scent wafers for a year now and they are pretty saturated... anyone else do this without washing? I always wash, but was wondering...