I don't think the odor-removing properties were necessary in my family's laundry. My father was an accountant and rarely worked up a sweat. The pets were all well housebroken. The next time I have something stinky to unstink, I shall seek out Borax.
The worst odor problem have had lately was when I helped a friend move, and a bottle of PineSol spilled in my station wagon.
I do not like to drive a Carolina pine forest all that much.