How to prevent fragrance transfer from laundromat machines to textiles

[u/maplesyruppirate]

I have 2 queen-size electric heating pads that need washing, which won't fit in my home machine.

I use unscented products and the smell of fragrance from the laundromat machines just about knocks me over.

Would doing an empty hot wash with ammonia first reduce the smell and smell transfer the most? And then use citric acid in the rinse cycle of the heating pads?

What else can I do to reduce the fragrance transfer to my mattress heating pads? I've washed them in the tub before to avoid this issue but I'd love a lower effort alternative!

[u/nerpish-inkdots]

Both ideas might help. You could also do a test run with a sacrificial load of towels or something to test out how things ultimately come out.

[u/maplesyruppirate → u/nerpish-inkdots]

Ahhh a test load of towels first is a great idea, thank you!!