Okay, so I've been battling this war against funky laundry smells for MONTHS. My washer's new but apparently 'efficient' means 'bad at odor removal'? Enter OdorKlenz - my latest experiment.
First win: That nasty thrift store perfume smell? Gone after 2-3 washes. Major victory! But here's the tea - it's not instant magic. Some items needed overnight soaking (6 scoops! Yikes!).
Weirdest discovery? My sleep sweats don't stink anymore?? Like, my pajamas actually smell clean now. Who knew?
But... formaldehyde smell on a new shirt? Three washes and nada. Zip. Still smells like a chemistry lab.
Pro tip: For heavy-duty jobs, mix with baking soda. Worked better than anything else on that awful mercaptan smell (don't ask how I know what that smells like).
Final verdict? It's my go-to for perfume smells, but temper expectations - some odors just laugh at this stuff. Still keeping it in my laundry arsenal though!