Question 1

sewer gas entered our washing machine, making laundry smell. source was found, but gas still lingers in clothing after a wash. how to neutralize odor?

Accepted Answer

Need to destink mach: I think you need to destink your machine as well as the clothes.  You can consider sending them to a professional cleaner or also spray wash the aromatic linens with Febreeze, let them sit for about 6 hrs. and then, rewash...but in a clean machine.

Question 2

what causes body odor?

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Sweat: It is acted on by skin bacteria to produce b.O. The only treatment is good hygiene.

Question 3

what causes bad body odor?

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Poor hygiene: Excess sweating. Eating highly seasoned foods like garlic, not bathing frequently, having skin infections, certain body secretions, incontinence - all of these can cause strong body odors.

Question 4

does gangrene cause an odor?

Accepted Answer

It can: Gangrene means there is non viable tissue present.   The odor usually comes from infection.  The mere presence of non viable tissue does not immediately result in infection but over time, the possibility of infection increases and may result in an odor.  If you are concerned whether there is non viable tissue present, do not wait for an odor, seek medical attention.

Question 5

how do i decrease body odor?

Accepted Answer

Daily hygiene starts: With soap shower or bath, desoderant and/or antiperspirant. Some use talcum. Attention to feet may harbor fungi, and persistant issues in the private aeas may need medical investigation.

Question 6

does urine have a strong odor?

Accepted Answer

Many Reasons: Urine is a filtered byproduct from our blood and stored in the bladder until release. Urine's odor can change with certain foods like asparagus or coffee but also with infections. If you are experiencing other symptoms like abdominal pain, pain with urination, urinating more frequently, or significant change in urine odor and color, then i would recommend evaluation by healthcare provider.

Question 7

why don't i have any body odor?

Accepted Answer

Body odor: Be grateful.
I presume you wash and dress carefully every day.

Question 8

gross. musty odor "down there"?

Accepted Answer

Maybe B.V.: The "musty " odor may caused be a bacterial vaginitis which is treated by vaginal or systemic antibiotics. See a gyn for a   accurate diagnosis. And treatment.

Question 9

how can i control my body odor?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Caused by poor body hygiene or secondary to food or medication you ingested. Also, make sure that you're not the only one who smells the odor before initiating an investigation.

Question 10

what is causing odor after sex?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial Vaginosis: It could be simply bacterial vaginosis, which is not an infection per se, but rather an imbalance of the normal vaginal flora. It could be associated with a fishy odor after sex. Have your doctor examine you to make a diagnosis and to rule out the possibility of infection. Best wishes.

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