Some clothes contain dyes and chemicals that give them a noticable sulfur smell. The best way to rid of this is to soak clothes in a baking soda/water solution. It doesn't really matter how much baking soda you use and it is cheap so be generous.
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Clothes can develop a sulfur smell due to bacteria breaking down sweat and oils on the fabric. This process creates volatile sulfur compounds that give off the characteristic odor. Washing clothes with detergent can help remove these compounds and eliminate the sulfur smell.
The smell of burning sulfur resembles the scent of rotten eggs.
Farts contain small amounts of sulfur, which can create a rotten egg smell. Sulfur itself has a distinct smell similar to rotten eggs, and this association may be why we describe the smell of farts as having a sulfur-like odor.
To remove the smell of sulfur from clothing, you can try washing the clothes with baking soda, vinegar, or a specialized odor-removing laundry detergent. Hang the clothes to dry in direct sunlight, as the UV rays can help neutralize the odor. If the smell persists, repeat the washing process or consider using a professional odor removal service.
Sulfur has a strong, pungent smell often described as rotten eggs or a burning match.
When hair is straightened, the high heat can break down the sulfur bonds in the hair, releasing a sulfur-like smell.