I've done a pretty good job of getting rid of smoke odor from the things from my (recently deceased) mom's belongings. But.... by washing blankets, clothes etc.. that I want to keep, now my fairly new washing machine has a slight smoke odor.
I've tried running a load of towels (and empty too) with lots of bleach. I've also sprayed pine sol and let it sit awhile. I've tried several other things, but not yet Febreze.
I'm not sure but I think the odor is trapped somewhere I cannot see or reach, perhaps on something that's rubber etc..
Any suggestions?
2007-06-28 16:29:13 · 6 answers · asked by K.B. 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Thanks to those who offered their condolances.
If those reading this question smoke, I'm sorry to say this, but she had a very tough time because of the many many years of smoking cigarettes. I hope you can quit someday. Your loved ones will thank you.
2007-06-28 16:58:44 · update #1
I can empathise with you to some extent--my mom is on permanent oxygen due to a lifetime of smoking cigarettes. I grew up in a smoking home but can't stand the smell now!!! My condolences.
The baking soda idea is great...but what will REALLY help is VINEGAR! If you mix them (but not to the point of foaming all over the place), and keep the lid closed overnight, that should do the trick. Seriously, vinegar dissapates almost all bad smells. Run a rinse through with plain water after, and you should be good to go.
p.s. vinegar also makes for a great, natural fabric softener (and your clothes do not come out smelling of vinegar, I promise!)
2007-06-28 17:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi'` I'm sorry to know of the recent loss of a family member !! I do hope all will be well with you in the future !!... Have you tried something like cutting up or open - LEMONS<&>OR LIMES!?! & using the scent from the peelings!?! & the scid from the juices !!?!! I guess if you add a moderate amount of bleach in the mixture; That would make some difference in due-time !! But you might want to use the bleach as best you see fit !?! & sparingly !! you do'nt want to ruin things I guess in the process.. you'll just have to experiment with amounts you'd use !! if any !?! And keep in mind the power of bleach & citric acid.. & be careful !! & Good luck~!!! [6`28`07] "R"`r,r'r.r`',`.->
2007-06-28 17:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try Tide with Fe breeze, and dint close the lid when nothing is in it. By closing the lid u trap odors in the machine. If it gets real bad fill the machine with cold water, add a box baking soda. Sorry to hear about your mom
2007-06-28 16:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the smoke smell persists fun the loads of laundry with your regular detergent and add about 1/2 C. of baking soda to the water that should freshen the clothes and the washer good luck and I'm sorry about your mother...
2007-06-28 16:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I live with someone who smokes. It is very frustrating when they wash their clothes with yours and your machine smells bad. I use eucaluptus oil (or a wool wash that has it in it) once in a while and now they dont smell.
2007-06-28 22:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Trey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting in barcarbon of soda, it will soak up the smell
leave it over night i nthemachine ,n o water ok then wash the machine
2007-06-28 16:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋