If you're of a certain age, you probably remember your parents or a nurse bringing out a bottle of hydrogen peroxide to treat your scrapes, cuts, and wounds. This use of the antiseptic is no longer recommended for wounds but you can put hydrogen peroxide to use in other valuable ways, including in your laundry. If your clothes still smell after washing, they might need a treatment with 3% hydrogen peroxide to help destroy odor-causing bacteria. When your clothes, towels, or sheets have an unpleasant odor, hydrogen peroxide is your trusty helper for getting rid of even the most persistent smells such as sweat, smoke, and more.
Hydrogen peroxide can tackle various odors and get your clothes smelling fresh once again. Always read any garment or sheet label before using something new on fabric. Hydrogen peroxide has a bleaching effect, which may ruin your clothes. Before treating fabrics completely, do a small test, preferably on a hidden patch to see if it lightens the spot. Now get ready to add a bottle of hydrogen peroxide to your laundry room, as these unbearable smells are no match for it.