Comments on: Works For Me Wednesday- We Got The Funk http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/ Blog about Family, Motherhood, Marriage and Life Wed, 23 May 2012 22:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: The Apron Queen http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5011 The Apron Queen Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:25:11 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5011 Our washer & dryer are outside in the garage. We live in TX. Needless to say, our towels tend to get the funk from sitting in the machie a bit before they go into the dryer. I am gonna try this! Muchas gracias. Stop on by & see my silly cell phone alternative: http://anapronaday.blogspot.com/2008/06/mr-ed-talking-horse.html Our washer & dryer are outside in the garage. We live in TX. Needless to say, our towels tend to get the funk from sitting in the machie a bit before they go into the dryer. I am gonna try this! Muchas gracias.

Stop on by & see my silly cell phone alternative: http://anapronaday.blogspot.com/2008/06/mr-ed-talking-horse.html

]]> By: monalisa http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5010 monalisa Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:47:50 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5010 Oh, also it's recommended to keep the washer door open inbetween washes to let it air out. Not sure if that was posted yet, but I don't have time to read all the comments... :) Oh, also it’s recommended to keep the washer door open inbetween washes to let it air out. Not sure if that was posted yet, but I don’t have time to read all the comments… :)

]]> By: monalisa http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5009 monalisa Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:46:10 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5009 Just FYI, using bleach or vinegar regularly can dry out the gaskets (rubbery parts) on the inside of the washer, causing major repair issues down the road. Bleach is especially bad. For front loading washers, liquid detergents should not be used (even HE) because they create a build up of gunk over time, which makes laundry smell. I've been using an all-natural HE powder for a while now, using very little (only half the recommended amount for a regular load) and I've been getting clean, odor-free laundry ever since we made the switch (about 8 months ago). Just FYI, using bleach or vinegar regularly can dry out the gaskets (rubbery parts) on the inside of the washer, causing major repair issues down the road. Bleach is especially bad. For front loading washers, liquid detergents should not be used (even HE) because they create a build up of gunk over time, which makes laundry smell. I’ve been using an all-natural HE powder for a while now, using very little (only half the recommended amount for a regular load) and I’ve been getting clean, odor-free laundry ever since we made the switch (about 8 months ago).

]]> By: Toni http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5008 Toni Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:24:05 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5008 I had this problem with a couple of my towels about a year ago. I tried the vinegar, I tried baking soda, I tried vinegar and baking soda, I tried Oxy Clean, and I even found some stuff that I can no longer find that was supposedly meant to remove odors. I finally ended up throwing them away... I had this problem with a couple of my towels about a year ago. I tried the vinegar, I tried baking soda, I tried vinegar and baking soda, I tried Oxy Clean, and I even found some stuff that I can no longer find that was supposedly meant to remove odors. I finally ended up throwing them away…

]]> By: Gettysburg Mom http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5007 Gettysburg Mom Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:22:10 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5007 Ummm.... a mildly OCD tip- I dry my face (and look at the towel!) BEFORE my body. If it's a funky towel, I know. I have three small kids, and I don't trust the towel is clean JUST because it was with the rest of the clean towels in the linen closet. I also encourage you to leave the lid of the washing machine up between uses. It's not aesthetically pleasing, but it lets the air get in. Thanks for your funk confession... Ummm…. a mildly OCD tip- I dry my face (and look at the towel!) BEFORE my body. If it’s a funky towel, I know. I have three small kids, and I don’t trust the towel is clean JUST because it was with the rest of the clean towels in the linen closet. I also encourage you to leave the lid of the washing machine up between uses. It’s not aesthetically pleasing, but it lets the air get in. Thanks for your funk confession…

]]> By: Liz http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5006 Liz Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:30:11 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5006 who needs comment #43 extolling the virtues of baking soda and vinegar? but seriously. Why all the expensive laundry detergents and fabric softeners when the good old stuff works? :) Here's to getting rid of the funk. who needs comment #43 extolling the virtues of baking soda and vinegar? but seriously. Why all the expensive laundry detergents and fabric softeners when the good old stuff works? :) Here’s to getting rid of the funk.

]]> By: Pauline http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5005 Pauline Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:11:43 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5005 With every load of laundry I add 1 tbsp of baking soda with my laundry soap. Then add my downy ball full of vinegar for the rinse cycle to reduce soap build-up). I've only experienced th "eau de funk" when I forget the soda & vinegar. This combo keeps my clothes soft and smelling fresh. (My husband doesn't even noice the "icky vinegar smell" anymore 8) With every load of laundry I add 1 tbsp of baking soda with my laundry soap. Then add my downy ball full of vinegar for the rinse cycle to reduce soap build-up). I’ve only experienced th “eau de funk” when I forget the soda & vinegar.
This combo keeps my clothes soft and smelling fresh. (My husband doesn’t even noice the “icky vinegar smell” anymore 8)

]]> By: Kathy http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5004 Kathy Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:44:43 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5004 OMG I have been having the same problem and I blamed my hubby because I thought he must be doing something wrong. I have to try your solution out and prepare to apologize my pant's off to my hubby if it works! OMG I have been having the same problem and I blamed my hubby because I thought he must be doing something wrong. I have to try your solution out and prepare to apologize my pant’s off to my hubby if it works!

]]> By: erin g http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5003 erin g Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:06:29 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5003 vinegar and oxyclean and bleach should all do the trick. It's probably not your towels but your washer itself, not airing well. move clothes into the dryer the SECOND they are done and that should help as well. vinegar and oxyclean and bleach should all do the trick. It’s probably not your towels but your washer itself, not airing well. move clothes into the dryer the SECOND they are done and that should help as well.

]]> By: Tara http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-we-got-the-funk/comment-page-1/#comment-5002 Tara Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:52:19 +0000 http://thediaperdiaries.wordpress.com/?p=960#comment-5002 I just read this recently on a blog... about running hot water/bleach or vinegar between towel loads, and underclothes loads.. and I started doing this and I have noticed a complete difference.. even the laundry room smells fresher lol Nothing worse then smelly clothes or towels. I just read this recently on a blog… about running hot water/bleach or vinegar between towel loads, and underclothes loads.. and I started doing this and I have noticed a complete difference.. even the laundry room smells fresher lol Nothing worse then smelly clothes or towels.

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