Does this version get rid of mildew smell & sour laundry smell or is General Household Odor Eliminator vs. better?
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I did not use zero odor for mildew smell ands our laundry smell. If you're referring to smells in a carpet then maybe try the odor eliminator...but I have not used it.
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It worked wonders. I got the advice from Whoopi Goldberg on the view and she couldn't be more right. Definitely a great purchase!
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This one seemed to be more effective for cat urine. I am not sure about mildew or laundry. The general might be more appropriate for those uses.
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I have not had this problem but I have not found anything that Fabreeze Laundry Odor Eliminator has not worked on. I hope you give it a try.
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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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No, absolutely not. Nellie's washing soda is the detergent. If you feel the need to add something, use Nellie's Oxygen Brightener. Both products are all natural. My clothes appear cleaner, feel softer and overall smell much better than the traditional liquid or powder. Plus, it works for my front loader just fine. Hope this helps you.
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Some odors are harder to remove than others and stale [cigarette?] smoke is one of the hardest to eliminate but you're definitely on the right track! What really works to eliminate odors is the ozone emitting component of this air purifier and forget about charcoal and HEPA filtration. That said, this particular unit would probably do the job for you but it does not produce as much ozone as some of the other air purifiers which strictly rely on ozone to eliminate odors. I would go with one of the "ozone only" air purifiers; run it on high in UNOCCUPIED areas and moving it from room to room until the entire house has been treated. You might find you will need to re-treat some areas but depending on the length of time you run the purifier, it will eventually eliminate 100% of the odor - usually after one "treatment".
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I use laundry detergent and Clorox bleach. It does not harm the pads and the pads smell fresh after I wash them. The Clorox bleach takes away all odor and the washer is also left clean without any odor. I put them in the dryer too without any odor or problems. They dry very fast.
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We use ours extensively in our main living area and there is NO ODOR. If you choose to turn on the ionization feature (we don't), you will notice a slight difference. Some people believe that ionization "cleans" the air. We don't. We use ours strictly to remove moisture from the air and this unit does a superb job of that. It is the quietest dehumidifier we have found and we would buy another if this one quit.
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I bought the 17005 used and it has been giving off a vomit-like odor since I got it. I installed a new pre-filter so I think the permanent filter must be releasing odors. I wish it was washable, not just vacuum - the smells might come out better. I do not want to drop another $40 for a new filter. That would be almost what I paid for the air cleaner!
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I have used it separately because it said it is laundry detergent. I will say it is not meant for cleaning so much. I use it for my bedding and for my towels and washcloths. I've come full circle. I use the standard detergent first and the allergen last.
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Fresh Step, the basic one with odor shield has worked the best for us. The fresh Step Extreme was messy and hardened under urine stalling the LitterMaid leading to more frequent cleanings.
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Hi, I think this product is a "must have". I get odors out of my husband's dirty work clothes that may have been in a laundry bags for a couple of weeks. Yuck! Also, I've bought second hand tshirts that the febreeze laundry got the staleness/old bo out of without a hint of leftover. I think it would remove strong perfume smells. For the price, it's certainly worth a try :)
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I have a front loading machine and I put it in with the fabric softener. I'm not sure how well it works but it takes the stink away.
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I believe I read on the official website that the Advanced Stain & Oder Remover is used more to remove odors and repel the animal...whereas the normal Stain and Oder Remover is geared more towards removing the actual urine along with stain. I believe the Advanced version really does it all though.
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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 have an HE and I use this one. No issues. The best thing about SA8 is that your towels will never have that left-in- the -washer- too- long smell ever again.
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I personally can't compare it to the older version, but would say during my use over a weekend at the beach where it got wet and had some sunny time and shady time on the laundry line it had a lot of potential to stink but never really did. I washed the towels pretty quickly when we got home as well. Just take care of it! I machine wash on a gentler cycle and then have done the dryer with no heat (dries quickly with a small load) and it's holding up well so far.
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I use a dilute vinegar/water/liquid soap mix: 2:6:1. Kills odors perfectly, and disinfects as well