My friend's house burned down yesterday (the bedrooms survived) and all of the clothing she and her daughters were able to save smell like smoke. I tried washing them but the smell hasn't really gone away. Is there any way to get it out?
2006-10-25 05:33:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
You could try steaming them.
2006-10-25 05:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about the fire! Anyway, wash them again using Tide Liquid (I swear, Tide takes out EVERYTHING!) and adding just a touch of bleach, like 1/4 cup. It won't ruin the colors, but should help with the smell.
2006-10-25 05:43:36 · answer #2 · answered by dph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got fire smoke on my clothes once. It took two washings with scented fabric softener to get rid of the smell.
I hope everything turns out OK for your friends!
2006-10-25 05:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by korikill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-25 06:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxi-clean. We had a house burn down, too, and that did wonders. You only need up to half a cup per load.
2006-10-25 05:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry about the fire!
Try febreeze spray, i know it works on cigerette smoke really well, it might work on fire smoke too. Also try hanging them outside in the fresh air for ages.. thats the best i can think of!
2006-10-25 05:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Hamza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the dry cleaners. If she had insurance, that is something they should cover.(Ours does, we have Progressive).
Otherwise the only thing you can do is wash them over and over.
Good luck to you and your neighbors.
2006-10-25 05:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could try burning the clothes?
2006-10-26 19:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tmac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend taking them to a dry cleaners and have it professionally cleaned.
2006-10-25 05:45:14 · answer #9 · answered by cats4ever2k1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try to air them out. if not bring them to a dry cleaner and ask them. they would know better than anyone
2006-10-25 05:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How sad for your friend-- but to answer your question, please try washing the clothes adding Lysol to the washing machine.
2006-10-25 05:38:41 · answer #11 · answered by ladsmrt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋