Why do old bedsheets and linen smell that way?

Answer Wiki. 2 Answers. Rabiu Saidat, Molecular Biotechnologist, Beauty Blogger, On-a-learning-path. Answered Jun 30, 2014 · Author has 150 answers and 224.9k answer views. That stale smell is definitely work of the microbe. read more

Overloading shelves in linen closets prevents linens from getting the benefits of air circulation and can result in a musty, stale smell. Give linens room to breathe and you'll find they stay fresher, longer. Line linen shelves with scented paper to help freshen the air, or tuck dryer sheets between towels and sheet sets. read more

For each bed we have two sets of sheets. One goes on the bed and the other set is stored flat, between the mattress and the box spring. Every Monday the beds are stripped, the dirty sheets are washed, and the spare set is put on the mattress. When the sheets are clean and fully dry, they are tucked. read more