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There’s nothing quite like climbing into a bed made with fresh sheets, or wrapping yourself in a clean, fluffy towel after a shower. But sometimes, even freshly washed laundry can come out smelling less than fresh.
That stubborn musty smell is especially common with towels and bedding. These fabrics spend a lot of time absorbing moisture, body oils, sweat, and everyday buildup. If they stay damp too long or aren’t getting completely clean in the wash, lingering odours can follow them straight out of the laundry room.
That’s where Nellie’s Laundry Soda with POW Powder can come in handy.
What Is POW Powder?
Nellie’s Laundry Soda with POW Powder takes Nellie’s classic Laundry Soda and combines it with the cleaning power of Oxygen Brightener, plus an added enzyme for an extra boost.
Why enzymes? They’re biotechnology-based cleaning agents that help detergents break down organic soils and increase cleaning ability. They can also work effectively at low temperatures, making POW Powder a great option for everyday laundry.
For towels, sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, and other washable bedding, that extra cleaning power can be particularly helpful when you’re dealing with the buildup behind those not-so-fresh smells.
Why Do Towels Start Smelling Musty?
Towels are designed to absorb water, which is exactly what can get them into trouble.
A damp towel tossed into a hamper, left in a pile on the bathroom floor, or folded before it’s completely dry can hold onto moisture. Add body oils, skin cells, detergent residue, and repeated use, and your towels may eventually develop that unmistakable stale or musty smell.
Bedding can experience similar buildup. We spend hours every night in our sheets, so regular washing is important for keeping them feeling and smelling fresh.
Simply covering those odours with fragrance doesn’t address what’s causing them. A thorough wash is the better approach.
Give Musty Linens a POW-Powered Wash
When your towels or bedding need a refresh, wash them according to the fabric care label using Nellie’s Laundry Soda with POW Powder as your detergent.
The combination of Laundry Soda, Oxygen Brightener, and an added enzyme helps provide extra cleaning power for hardworking household laundry.
Be careful not to overload your washing machine, either. Towels and bedding need room to move around so water and detergent can circulate effectively. When in doubt, splitting one enormous load into two smaller ones can help everything get a more thorough wash.
And remember: POW Powder works at low temperatures, so you don’t necessarily need to crank up the heat to get an effective clean. Always follow the care instructions for your particular towels or bedding.
Don’t Forget the Drying Step
Getting your linens clean is only half the battle against mustiness. Getting them completely dry matters, too.
Remove towels and bedding from the washer promptly instead of leaving damp laundry sitting in the drum. Then dry everything thoroughly according to the care label before folding it or putting it back on the bed.
For towels, give them a shake before drying to help separate the fibers. For bulky sheets and duvet covers, make sure nothing has become tightly balled or twisted, which can leave damp pockets hiding inside.
And never put linens away while they’re still even slightly damp. Trapped moisture is an easy way for that musty smell to make an unwanted comeback.
Keep the Freshness Going
A few simple laundry habits can help prevent mustiness between washes. Hang damp towels where they can dry thoroughly rather than immediately tossing them into a hamper, wash towels and bedding regularly, avoid overloading your machine, and make sure everything is fully dry before storing it.
If your linens have been smelling a little meh lately, it might be time to give them some POW.
Nellie’s Laundry Soda with POW Powder brings together Laundry Soda, Oxygen Brightener, and enzyme-powered cleaning in one formula, making it an easy addition to your routine when towels, bedding, and other household laundry need some extra cleaning power.
Because clean sheets are great, but clean sheets that actually smell clean when your head hits the pillow? Even better.