I've heard that stuffing the drawer with crumpled newspaper helps. Maybe a box of baking soda? I had to rewash a shirt but sweaters
are not so easily deodorized and smell like Grandpa's closet.
2006-11-16 01:52:56 · 9 answers · asked by steeplekeeper 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Washing clothes and using fabric softener will help get rid of the smell in clothes. For sweaters, I would try spraying with Fabreeze or using the dry cleaner freshening system you use in the dryer. However, to prevent the smell from happening try this: wipe the inside of the drawers down with Vodka, and let dry. You may have to do this a couple of times. You may also need to wipe the insides of the dresser down. (Learned from an antique dealer)
2006-11-16 03:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by M K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you wash them put some baking soda in the wash. It get the mildew smell out so it might work for that too. It's worth a try. Try lining the drawers with some contact paper and use a sachet to help the smell.
2006-11-16 01:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by puggas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same drawback simply go to wal-mart and find a bar of soap you love! And good.. Would not mind your garments smelling like.. Simply put it in together with your clothes within the drawer and the scent will ultimately go away and all you'll odor is cleaning soap an clean smells each time you open your drawer :) it works! Trust me lol and it is a affordable repair!
2016-08-09 22:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that problem to! First wash the clothes w/ tide and Fabric softner, then when you put them back in the drawer, put dryer sheets in there. Smells fresh!
2006-11-16 02:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's wifey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could rewash and use a strong fabric conditioner maybe you could get odour eaters for the drawers added to newspapers.
2006-11-16 01:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by justmaz2004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like good old Febreeze. Then you could maybe store the sweaters on a shelf out in the open from now on.
2006-11-16 02:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang them outside using a hanger for each sweater, in a place where they can get a breeze. Also, for any cloth item that you want "sterilized"........the sun is a wonderful sterilizer.
2006-11-16 02:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your clothing gives you a woody, then go see a psychiatrist
2006-11-16 02:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by h M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak in gasoline and then launder as normal.
2006-11-16 01:58:16 · answer #9 · answered by psychosolodiver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋