Stains such as mildew, oil, dirt and perspiration may leave unpleasant odours in clothes. Some odours are quite stubborn and may remain even when the cloth is washed. If your laundry detergent weren't able to lift the odour along with the stain from your clothes, then you will need to use odour absorbing products to lift the smell from the garment. By using a few inexpensive household item, you can effectively remove bad odours along with stains from your clothes.