Originally Posted by Shepp30

White vinegar in the fabric softner dispenser is amazing for stinky athletic clothing, the stink is from bacteria that isn't removed from material using general laundry detergent. The vinegar seems to kill or remove it if you stay after it. My wife suggested it and I was shocked after just one wash cycle...not a hint of vinegar smell afterwards either...win/win. Several of my items needed several wash cycles but viola, its gone.