Rewash the clothes with hot water if the fabric allows
Add 1 cup of white vinegar to the wash
Use 1/2 cup of baking soda in the wash
Use a heavy-duty laundry detergent
Soak the clothes in a vinegar-water solution before washing
Dry the clothes completely in direct sunlight if possible
Use the highest safe dryer heat for the fabric
Repeat washing if the odor remains
Clean the washing machine to remove trapped mildew
Avoid leaving damp clothes sitting in the washer or hamper
Store only fully dry clothes in a clean, dry place
Use oxygen bleach on color-safe fabrics if needed