How to Get a Bleach Smell Out of Synthetic Clothes

Bleach is an invaluable product for removing grass stains from your family’s white socks, football uniform, or any other natural and synthetic fabric. The downside to this inexpensive marvel is the noticeable odor it leaves behind that no amount of rinsing seems to eliminate. Instead of washing your synthetic whites over and over to remove the smell, use ordinary household products to gently and effectively remove the odor without damaging your polyester, nylon, rayon or spandex garments.

1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp. table salt
1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide

Instructions

- 1
  Create a mixture of one-quarter cup white vinegar, one tablespoon table salt, and one-quarter cup hydrogen peroxide. Stir the ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed.
- 2
  Place the affected synthetic garments into the washing machine. Pour the white vinegar and peroxide mixture directly over the garments.
- 3
  Run the machine on a cold water setting and allow it to complete all of its cycles before continuing.
- 4
  Smell the clothing and if the bleach smell is eliminated, dry the clothing according to the label’s directions. If the unwanted smell persists, mix an additional batch of the bleach-odor eliminator described in Step 1 and wash the clothing again.

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