I know now that I grew up in a borderline OCD household. Not that it was a bad thing. I just learned that there is a right way to do things and a way we don't.
Among the things I learned was how to wring out a washcloth or dishcloth and hang it up so that it won't get musty smelling.
Unfortunately, I have now learned that not all households teach such tricks to their members. You see, I have a host of washcloths and dishclothes that have been left sopping wet (not pointing any fingers here but the guilty parties know who they are) and became icky smelling.
I have an overly sensitive nose too so I simply cannot have that smell in either my dishcloths or washcloths. I've even discovered wet dish towels in a heap that have started to smell musty.
My solution? The soak cycle on the washing machine. I have a good old fashion top loader so I can add baking powder to my wash and let it soak overnight. Ahhhhhh, delicious fresh linens.
Baking soda can get a real workout in my house. Besides using it in my laundry I use it to clean countertops, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and toilets. Incredibly cheap, safe and no nasty fumes plus it accomplishes the cleaning that I need.
So there you go. Baking soda. My little helper around the house.
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