The odor smells like mildew or a "sour" smell. I have tried washing the blanket in detergent and baking soda but that doesn't work. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
2007-03-14 17:13:56 · 10 answers · asked by 96 chevy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
ahhhh, I have a proven idea to you, use White Vinegar, about one cup to your rinse water this is a measurement for medium to large loads but you should not wash this blanket with anything else as the mold could get on other things as well so do wash it separately, the vinegar will clean and disinfect and kill the mold and it will come out smelling fresh again and will soften the blanket quite nicely. Good Luck !
2007-03-14 20:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple, Wash the blanket the way you always do. Add 2 cups of white vinegar to the rinse water, that will remove the odor, if you smell the vinegar when you put it in the dryer, don't worry it will be gone when you remove it..
2007-03-15 00:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang it outside in the sunshine for a day. The sunlight should get rid of the mildew/mold and any smell.
2007-03-15 00:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Sword Lily 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it out!
The cost of cleaning this item will far out weigh the cost of replacing it. What you smell is Mold. Unless you feel comfortable sleeping under a blanket that has been soaked in a Biocide (Bio = Life, Cide = Kills), get rid of it.
2007-03-15 01:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by danpauselius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding a couple of cups of straight, white vinegar to a wash cycle along with the regular measure of detergent, and another cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle.
Hope this helps!! If it doesn't, relegate it to the trunk of your car for use during emergencies, or give it to the local animal shelter.
:D
2007-03-15 00:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jane D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try borax (Laundry booster) in the washer it is good to get the sour smell out of things!
2007-03-15 02:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by Kimnkicks mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash it with a cup of baking soda and then put a cup of vinegar in the rinse. then dry with fabric softener sheets and spray amply with febreeze once its dry.
2007-03-15 03:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, you can buy a product called Ororban. It RAWKS! It will work for that and you can use it to clean your house, car, clothes, spray on furniture. It is really great stuff. I buy mine at Sams Club. It is in a gallon jug and you dilute it. Good luck with your stinky blankie. :)
2007-03-15 00:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by Karen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try fabreeze. You might also hang it outside (in dry weather) and let the blanket sit in the sun adn let the wind air it out.
2007-03-15 00:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by B H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in the dryer with a fabric dryer sheet
2007-03-15 07:03:52 · answer #10 · answered by Mea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋