Does anyone know how to get rid of that stinky smell that dried starfish emit? I've been buying these from Michael's cuz I think they're cool and I wanted to decorate with them, but the odor is so repulsive that I'm afraid to hang them up. Someone suggested soaking them in alcohol, but won't that ruin them?
2007-07-08 14:52:00 · 5 answers · asked by Staci 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
This site has the information you need.
http://www.seashells.org/cleaning/starfish.htm
2007-07-08 17:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you could find them at Michaels. Any larger craft store. Even a home decorating place might have them. I always thought it was awful to keep a poor starfish slowly dying by drying out. Selfish, I think. I'd rather have a starfish living happily in the ocean than having a dead one sitting on my kitchen table!
2016-05-17 06:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try rinsing them in some water with cut lemons. Lemons are great for getting rid of stinky microwave smells and fishy hands after handling seafood.
2007-07-08 15:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Crafty Diversions 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it will ruin them, because when i put some in water for decoration they ended up smelling even worse and the got all squishy. i dont think you can get rid of the smell.
2007-07-08 15:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try sprinkling baking soda inside (underneath) and let it set, then rinse it off - baking soda works wonders!
Good luck!
2007-07-14 06:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋