ELF Cleaning Hack of the Week: How to Get Musty Smells Out of Towels

If your towels have been coming out of the wash still smelling a little musty, you’re definitely not alone — especially here in Florida. Between the humidity, damp bathrooms, and frequent use, towels can trap odors deep in the fibers, even after a normal wash cycle.

The good news? There’s a simple fix using something you probably already have at home.

The Easy Towel Refresh Trick:

Step 1:

Wash your towels in hot water with 1 cup of white vinegar — and skip the detergent for this first cycle.

Step 2:

Run the towels through a second wash using your regular laundry detergent as usual.

The vinegar helps break down detergent buildup, trapped moisture, and bacteria that cause those stubborn smells. The result? Towels that come out smelling fresh, clean, and actually refreshed.

Bonus Tip: Skip the Fabric Softener

Fabric softener may make towels feel soft temporarily, but over time it coats the fibers and reduces absorbency. That means your towels may not dry as well — and can hold onto moisture and odors even more.

Instead, try using dryer balls or simply drying towels thoroughly between uses to help keep them fresh longer.

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