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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Fabric
Gabe bought me three garbage bags of fabric at an estate sale. The only problem is it all smells like stale smoke. Does anyone have an idea how to get the smell out?
Hey Shawna! I just found this online...had read before that vinegar works for smells.
"To get rid of smoke smell, use white vinegar. Add it to your rinse water, whether you wash it by machine, or ??? I put stuff into the dryer for a short bit, and they smell so clean! The vinegar smell disappears, but it also acts as a fabric softener. I usually use a downy ball with an inch of vinegar in it. Helps break down soap scum too!"
hi there, use 1 cup of the vinegar and add a cup of baking soda let it sit for 30 min. then wash as usual. Did the trick when my unkle's house burned down and we tried to save some of the clothes
Hey Shawna! I just found this online...had read before that vinegar works for smells.
ReplyDelete"To get rid of smoke smell, use white vinegar. Add it to your rinse water, whether you wash it by machine, or ??? I put stuff into the dryer for a short bit, and they smell so clean! The vinegar smell disappears, but it also acts as a fabric softener. I usually use a downy ball with an inch of vinegar in it. Helps break down soap scum too!"
Thanks Marge. I'll try that.
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ReplyDeleteDid that work for you?
ReplyDeleteIts better but still has a slight smell.
ReplyDeletehi there, use 1 cup of the vinegar and add a cup of baking soda let it sit for 30 min. then wash as usual. Did the trick when my unkle's house burned down and we tried to save some of the clothes
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