The reason that dish towels often smell is because they are used to dry off our hands, wipe up our spills and messes and just remove grime or food from all around.. They are often not given the proper opportunity or environment to dry. After they are washed, they may still have a foul or sour smell.

How do you get the smell out of dishcloths?

Add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar and your dish rags to the water. Do not add soap or any other product. Boil the cloths for 15 minutes to kill odors and bacteria, mold, and mildew. Turn the heat off and let the dishcloths cool to room temperature.

Why does my washcloth smell?

Do you have any suggestions? That smell is caused by a buildup of body oils and soap, which may not be completely removed if you launder your washcloths in cold or warm water.