We Asked Laundry Pros Why Our Towels Smell Like Mildew and They Gave Us the Easiest Fix

We Asked Laundry Pros Why Our Towels Smell Like Mildew and They Gave Us the Easiest Fix

The Spruce / Jacob FoxKey TakeawaysThe most common cause of a mildewy smell in towels is that they have stayed wet for too long.Towels can also smell like mildew if you use fabric softener or too much detergent.Make sure your towels dry fully, and deep clean them monthly with baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach.After a long shower or bath, you want to feel clean and refreshed—drying off with a towel that smells like mildew is far from ideal.I…