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Westerdutch t1_ixu4vow wrote

Reply to comment by Mindraker in Washing machine still smells - what can I clean? by ShelfordPrefect

As long as you dont use gallons of the stuff you can run a wash with vinegar as a softening agent absolutely fine. Your clothes wont explode, just don use it on sensitive fabrics like wool or the likes.

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toxies t1_ixu9w1a wrote

It's actually fine to use on wool too, in moderation.

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Westerdutch t1_ixumkv2 wrote

Ive found that either wool programs dont rinse as proper or the lower temperature does something but for me with wool a slight vinegar smell remains in the clothes. Its very minor, my wife really doesnt smell it and she did a couple blind tests on me because she didnt even believe it but i could pick em out every single time. Granted, we've only ever had two washing machines that did this so with that sample size it could be a coincidence (or it could very well just be a fabric property thing i honestly dont know) but i really dont do that anymore.

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