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Deodorize Your Clothes

By Martha C. White
Folded sweaters on a dresser with vodka and a spray bottleJames Baigrie

Problem: Musty Clothes
Your vintage woolens are back in style, but they bear stale odors picked up during their stint in fashion purgatory.
 
Solution: Spritz garments with a small amount of vodka (spot-test first). Straight vodka kills bacteria, but it doesn't leave a scent. Hang clothes to dry in a well-ventilated area.

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