Does this version get rid of mildew smell &amp; sour laundry smell or is Molecular Odor Eliminator vs. better?
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I have never used it to remove mildew or sour laundry before. It works so well on pet odors and freshens trash cans, that I can imagine it would help with mildew and sour laundry. If you're battling a HE washing machine odor, clean the door gasket creases using disinfecting wipes. Sometimes mildew will set in those creases causing an odor in the machine and causing clothing to smell as well. Clorox makes a Washing Machine Cleaner for HE washers. This will help clean the rest of the drum and interior workings that come in contact with water, debris and detergent. You can still spray this Zero Odor product in to freshen, but if there's mildew growing, you'll need to eliminate that problem. There's also a more environmentally friendly way of cleaning your machine, "Lemi Shine". It uses enzymes to eliminate odors and build up inside your dish washer, washing machine and disposal. I use it regularly in all 3 of my appliances and it works well. I also feel better using it because its environmentally friendly. Lemi Shine can be found at most grocery stores and its very inexpensive, about $4 or under. You get 3 packs of enzyme powder in each box. Hope this helps!
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i think just the smell. but if you read the label of this product it should tell you what it does.most i think it says that it reduces harmful bacterias and chemicals but not remove. again,pls double check the label about what it claims. regards
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Do you know how the smell is getting on your clothes? Will the smell come out in the laundry or does it still stick after you wash them? I don't know if this stuff will work on the chemical smell-- best thing I can think of is buy the smallest size ZorbX you can find, and try it on one smelly garment that you don't care too much about. If it works-- great-- use it on the rest of them. If it doesn't work, you haven't lost that much. You might even be able to return the rest of the ZorbX for a refund.
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Hi Sabrena, to be honest with you I only have used the steamer on recently washed clothes & have no idea if it removes odors. You may want to ask other people who have used this steamer also, they may have an answer for you......Zoey
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I like the advance better. The smell and the strength of the cleaner is better. I will order the advanced stain one from now on.
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Era is what I use now and it's wonderful. Once a month I use Smelly Washer to freshen my HE machine and I use Era HE liquid detergent in all my wash. The sour odor is completely gone. The repairman who fixed my washer told me to never use liquid fabric softener and HE liquid detergents together as they gum up the works. He recommended using fabric softener sheets in my dryer instead. So if u plan on changing detergents, I think u will be happy with Era. If u can't find it in ur area, I think Amazon.com sells it.
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I use a front loading HE washer. I don't use it for my delicates because I don't want the friction from ball on my silks. Everything else is still working great. My towels are not having residual odors from souring or pets. I continue to like this product.
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I've had the newer version for about six weeks now and used it over a weeks time and I didn't have a problem with bacteria odor. I wanted to test it out before my trip and I feel comfortable carrying it with me.
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I am certainly not an expert on HE washers but from what I've read the problem with using regular detergent in them is the amount of suds they create. This ball does not create any suds. Whatever the little beads are inside the ball causes the PH of the water to change which cleans the clothes. I am very allergic to most perfumes and this ball does not give off any scent. So that is a plus for me. If I had an HE washer I would certainly give the ball a try. From what I can tell it does not leave any kind of residue in the machine. Some people remove the ball after the wash cycle because if it is in during the rinse cycle it will wash the clothes again. Which cuts down on the number of washes you get from each ball. I don't have the time to watch my washing machine that close, so I leave the ball in during the entire wash cycle. Then I put the clothes in the dryer with a tennis ball that softens the clothes and doesn't leave a scent.
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I picked up some Zep "cleaning formula" made for pressure washers at Home Depot. I haven't tried it yet, but it specifically says that it will remove mold and mildew. A quick glance at the ingredients leads me to believe that it is much more environmentally friendly that bleach.
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Yes, it works better than anything else I've used. If it is very mildewed, you may need to apply it twice. The smell is very strong. I usually apply before going to work so it can sit all day.
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We have being using this for all our laundry and have had no issues with smell or fading. We have an infant too and it gets out all of his stains too...love this product!
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If by "get rid of", you mean add its bleach like odor to the smell of sweat and B.O... Honestly, I stopped spraying it because it was so disgusting to me. Maybe someone else who has used it for the purpose you are describing should jump in.
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The fragrance is not overpowering. However, I have NOT noticed any difference in my laundry. I live in Florida and the water in my area is extremely hard. The laundry is still coming out with stains and greyish.
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Stink Free is the best one I have used. I find no residual odor using Stink Free. I also use it to clean the litter box to get the smell out of the pastic.
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Let me start by saying it really works to get rid of dust me allergen. I have found the best way to use it is to soak my laundry for 15 minutes and the add your usual laundry detergent and wash. It does smell but if you use it per directions it shouldnt be noticable.
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It doesn't. I've used both products for more than 10 years now. The delicate wash scent is milder and gentler. We love the scent of the basic Ecover Laundry Liquid -- not "soapy" smelling at all, just squeaky-clean.