You wash your towels and washcloths in hot water and detergent, and then tumble dry on high heat. They come out smelling perfectly fresh and stay that way until the first time they get wet. Then you notice a musty odor on what were “clean” towels. You are the victim of microorganisms that go dormant when dry, activate when damp, and are untouched by detergents. In the past true laundry sanitizers were absent from consumer markets. Consumers were limited to products that removed sweat odors from gym clothes. Effective sanitizers are now readily available at the supermarket.
The best we’ve found is “Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear”. This is a clear liquid that you add to the washer just like fabric softener. It has no strong odor, unlike some older Lysol disinfectants and will not leave any residue on your wash. We use it on every washer load. After a few wash cycles you will notice that your damp towels are much fresher than before.
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