We have a light, goose down comforter that is very light and comfy but has a terrible smell. I've washed it twice and put it in the dryer with multiple dryer sheets but it still has a nasty smell. What can I do to get rid of the stench?
2007-08-14 16:19:37 · 9 answers · asked by jackibear 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Try adding a double dose even triple, of fabric softener in.
Does your machine smell of mildew?
The problem may be your washer.
Before washing your comforter, try white vinegar in a cycle and then wash your comforter.
Down does carry a stinky smell when wet then dried.
After we wash ours, I spray it with Frebreeze a few times, and it eventually goes away.
2007-08-14 16:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would try washing it again but let it soak first for
about an hour after putting a scant cup of baking
soda in the water. Baking soda removes oders
in refrigerators, carpets etc. so it's worth a try and
will not harm your comforter...
Good luck
2007-08-14 23:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by Norma M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add 1 cup white distilled vinegar to the wash. Vinegar kills mildew/mold, and deodorizes. The vinegar smell dissipates as it dries.
2007-08-14 23:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple: let it sit in the tub. Make sure its hot water. Then pour baking powder and scrub it a little and then faster but not too fast and then make sure the door is closed. Add the vinegar and there you go!
2007-08-14 23:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it dry cleaned....
I have gotten my goose down comforter dry cleaned a couple of times.
I think any place will do it for like under $20.
Look into it....
2007-08-14 23:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a bottle of mildew remover like scrubbing bubbles or something and add half the bottle when you wash it!!! it wont bleach it and will smell great
2007-08-15 00:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by tristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can bleach it and the get a duvet cover if it isn't white now. or try vinegar in the wter and dry it thoroughly. or take it to a dry cleaner and tell them about the smell
2007-08-15 00:05:39 · answer #7 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in the washer and fill with water and add about 1 cup of baking soda and let it sit for a couple of hours........ then wash as usual
2007-08-14 23:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by cherrihill 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if a cleaners can get the smell out.
2007-08-14 23:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋