How to Make Your Shirt Smell Better

Whether you're cutting down on laundry, traveling or at work, wearing a shirt with an odor can be an unpleasant experience. Sweat, smoke and other odors around you are easily absorbed into clothing. A smelly shirt isn't a problem if the shirt is on the way to the washing machine. But if you need to wear the shirt and washing it isn't an option, it's time to enlist alternative methods to making your shirt smell clean.

Washcloth
2 drops essential oil
Hanger
Spray bottle
White vinegar
Clothing iron (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  
  Many essential oils, such as vanilla, are natural odor absorbers.
  
  Dampen a washcloth with water and wring out the excess. Place two drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil on the cloth and rub the washcloth together to distribute the fragrance.
- 2
  Lay the shirt on a flat surface. Gently rub the scented washcloth over the shirt, paying special attention to any areas that smell, such as under the arms or around the neckline.
- 3
  Turn the shirt inside out. Fill a spray bottle halfway with white vinegar. Add water to fill the bottle. Spritz the shirt with the diluted vinegar spray.
- 4
  
  Fresh air makes clothing smell clean.
  
  Place the shirt on a hanger and hang it outdoors for a few hours. Fresh air is very effective for removing odors and freshening garments.
- 5
  Iron your shirt on the "Steam" setting after adding one or two spoonfuls of white vinegar to the water reservoir. As you iron the shirt and release steam, the diluted vinegar will deodorize any remaining smell.

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