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How to Keep Odors Out of Your Clothes

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Wash dirty laundry soon before they turn dirty and smelly over the time

“Dirty” can turn into “dirtier and smelly” over time, especially when wet and piled in the dark, a hideaway for mold and bacteria. If you can’t wash clothes soon or air them out, pre-treat before laundering. Or pile them up in the laundry machine and get down to it!

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Pre treat dirty and sweaty clothes in detergent before washing

For clothes that accumulate stains or strong odors—like activewear or your favorite cooking clothes—give them a pre-treat soak in detergent and water before washing.

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Add downy fabric conditioners to the fabrics to smell good after the wash

To make sure clean fabrics smell good well after the wash, add [Downy Fresh Protect Active Fresh™ Scent Beads](/en-us/fabric-softener/scent-beads/fresh-protect-active-fresh) or [Downy Fresh Protect April Fresh™ Scent Beads](/en-us/fabric-softener/scent-beads/fresh-protect-april-fresh) to your wash cycle. Think of it as deodorant for clothes: As you move about, it neutralizes bad odors and provides an all-day fresh scent for wherever your day takes you.

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Avoid mold on clothes by drying the laundry immediately after the wash

Did you know that clean, wet fabrics can eventually turn smelly? Mold and mildew love dark, damp places, so don’t leave your wet laundry in the washer for too long. Also be sure that your laundry is actually dry before you leave the laundry room. If it’s still damp to the touch, toss it back in the dryer.

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Choose a right washing machine cleaner to clean your washing machine once every month

Residue left behind from dirt, detergents, and hard water minerals can make your clothes smell musty! Check out our [top tips for maintaining laundry appliances](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/laundry-faqs/how-to-clean-washer-and-dryer) to ensure fresh and clean clothes load after load. Or simply use [Tide® Washing Machine Cleaner](https://tide.com/en-us/shop/type/machine-care/tide-washing-machine-cleaner) once a month.





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Sometimes even after washing, clothes smell bad. If you want to know how to keep odors out of clothes just washed, try these easy before, during, and after laundry tips to ensure fresh clothes.

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How To Keep Odors Out Of Your Clothes