Treating Musty Clothes

• 1). Put clothing in a tote (or the bathtub) with enough cold water to cover the item.
  
  
• 2). Add a half cup of vinegar to the water and stir.
  
  
• 3). Allow the garment to soak overnight.
  
  
• 4). Wash the garment according to procedures appropriate for the clothing's material.
  
  
• 5). Hang the garment in the sun to dry. If the garment cannot withstand direct sunlight, you can instead place the clothing in the dryer with a washcloth soaked in vinegar, and run the dryer until the garment is dry.
  
  

Treating Musty Closets

• 1). Place the charcoal briquettes in multiple places in the closet where it cannot touch clothing, such as on the floor, an upper shelf or in a pillow case hung over a hanger. The briquettes will absorb the musty odor and any dampness in the air.
  
  
• 2). Remove the briquettes after they are saturated with the musty odor, and replace them with new briquettes.
  
  
• 3). Repeat this procedure until the musty odor is gone.