Is there a way to remove smoke smell from a polyester sweater?

Question

The sweater was in a house fire and smells like smoke, I've washed it 5 times with the smell is still there. What should I try?

Abby b, you should read the question, I was never smoking, the sweater was in a house fire.

Answer 1

try washing it in vodka. vodka has been known to take smoke smell out of certain fabrics.

Answer 2

Use a smoke odor absorber you can find this at a janitorial supply company, if you do not have one in your area then use baking soda. First sweater needs to soak in a container with 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup vinegar, 1 gallon water and 1/4 cup ammonia, let it soak until no smoke odor is detected. Then wash the garment 1 more time and your problem is solved.

Answer 3

I worked at a cleaners once and we had several ppl bring in all their cloths after a house fire...We would wash them in Lysol, or febreez and hang them to air for a few days. if you are able to hang the shirt outside in the fresh air for a few days, I would suggest that...
Drycleaning will also get the smoke smell out....

Answer 4

Try hanging it outside in the sunshine for a day. I don't know how strong the smell is, but that's what I've done to remove cigarette smoke smell.

Answer 5

Take it to a Dry Cleaner and tell them the problem, they should be able to remove the smell.

Answer 6

I would try washing it then hanging it iut on the line to dry.....make sure you clean it with fragrent detergent

Answer 7

squeeze a couple of fresh lemons in the washer when you put your luandry soap in that should do it if not . you can allways use dish soap that gets musty smells out.

Answer 8

how about washing it!are u that stupid for smoking in the first place.

Answer 9

have it dry cleaned

Answer 10

spray some frebreeze on it