# How to Get a Musty Smell Out of Stored Clothes and Shoes
Things You'll Need
- Bleach-free laundry detergent
- Bag or box
- Sock
- Baking soda
Instructions
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Hang your clothes outside in sunlight. Place your shoes outside in the sun as well.
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Allow the sunlight to shine on the clothes and shoes for at least an hour. Sunshine kills mold spores.
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Launder the clothing in hot water with a bleach-free detergent. Add 1 to 2 cups of white vinegar when the washing machine reaches the rinse cycle.
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Wipe down shoes, inside and out, with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Rinse them well with a damp cloth.
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Hang the clothing outside to air-dry in the sun. Set the shoes outside in sunlight as well.
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Place clothing and shoes that still smell musty into a box or plastic bag with a sock filled with baking soda.
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Set the bag or box in a cool, dry place for 48 to 72 hours to allow the baking soda to absorb the lingering odors.
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