I had to stay with my partner's parents while he is deployed to Iraq. However I don't like the fact that they smoke like a train, one after the other.
Now, that I got to get an apartment with my partner after he comes back from Iraq, I noticed that my blankets and some of my clothings smelled really bad. I got rid of the smell from the clothing by washing them, but I am worried about washing my blankets. I got the blankets from my mother which she bought overseas while she was in South East Asia, Indonesia to be exact.
Since I got the blanket I have never used it, but the smell bothers me and makes me wants to vomit. The blanket is maid out of really fine cotton and silk and there is no instructions of how to wash it. I'm afraid if I put it in the washer it will ruin it.
What can I do? Please help.
2007-01-02 11:36:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If you do decide to try putting it in the washer (which if it made from cotton then there shouldn't be a prob....just don't put in the dryer, only hang to dry), you can add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the water and it should take the smell out.
Fabreez (spelling??) also works wonders. Just spray it on.
Also, hanging it outside on the clothes line for a few hours may work.
Smoke is a hard smell to get out but it is possible. Getting it dry cleaned would be your best bet if you are afraid of washing it. Good Luck.
2007-01-02 11:42:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Feebreze, or other spray-on products might melt the delicate Eastern colours, if the blankets come from Indonesia and are made of fine fabrics. Test a hidden corner before using these products, if you want to try them.
I think the best way to take the smell out, as they are not dirty but just smelly, is to leave them on top of the heating or even better out on a line in the sun for a day. Avoid a dry cleaner's bill, and the smell will go away.
2007-01-02 11:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by sandwich 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure he won't even be bothered by the smell since he grew up in a household of smokers. You might have it drycleaned.
Or if you have some hot sunny days and a clothes line, handwash it, gently squeeze water out of it, fold it and roll it in a large beach or bath towel to press excess water out of it, drape it over several clotheslines to dry.
Problem with cotton fiber is tendency to shrink. Silk tends to wrinkle and doesn't hold dye well.
2007-01-02 13:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you take your clothes go to the laundry matte and wash all clothes!
I use Gain Joyfull Expresions
Snuggle in the blue box liquid fab softner
Downy in blue box dryer sheets
I love the way fresh laundry smells! I also spray my closets with febreeze
2007-01-03 10:11:37 · answer #4 · answered by suzzieq143 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try dryell sheets. You can put your blanket with a sheet of this in a bag then put in the dryer for about 20 min . I hope this helps.
2007-01-02 15:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by mageemom1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be extra-cautious of washing in the machine or spraying with Febreez or anything else, for that matter, due to the silk content...You could hang it out on a clothesline & let it air out...
2007-01-02 15:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by CaliforniaGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabreeze
2007-01-02 11:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meijsers I know is where i get it it is called odor go works fabulous If you can not find that get the Freebreze allergin reducer than store them in air tight bags.
2007-01-02 11:41:26 · answer #8 · answered by BRATS MOM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try hanging it outside in the fresh air for a few days.
2007-01-02 12:38:19 · answer #9 · answered by Kim B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, NO WASHING MACHINE
TAKE IT TO A REPUTABLE DRY CLEANER AND HAVE THEM EXPLAIN ''EXACTLY'' HOW THEY WILL GET THE SMELL OUT WITH OUT DAMAGING THE BLANKET
2007-01-02 11:43:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋