Kitchen towels take a beating. Between drying hands, wiping counters, and catching food spills, they quickly absorb odors that don't always come out in the wash. Most people don't launder or change kitchen towels as often as they should. If your towels are still in good shape but carry a lingering unpleasant smell, try baking soda. Instead of throwing your kitchen towels away, this humble pantry staple is a natural deodorizer that helps neutralize smells instead of just masking them.
"Time is of the essence with a mustard stain, so you'll want to begin treating it as soon as possible; definitely don't let it sit overnight," says Logan Taylor, president and founder of The Dazzle Cleaning Company.