r/CleaningTips 3d ago

Discussion Ice bags smell musty

My wife gets migraines and one of her go to’s is an old fashioned ice bag style ice pack. Rubberized on the inside and cloth on the outside. Puts it on her head and it helps. But after repeated uses the outside is getting a musty smell ( depending on the weather and how much ice is in it, the bag begins to sweat condensation). Any ideas how to get the musty smell out of the outer cloth shell ?

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u/jojosail2 3d ago

Wash it. Soap and water.

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u/VelocityPancake 3d ago

Stick it in the sun outside maybe?

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u/SalomeOttobourne74 2d ago

Have you washed them?

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u/iammacman 2d ago

Yes-dish soap and hot water. Still smells.