Cannot get chemical smell out of printed curtains
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Cannot get chemical smell out of printed curtains
I bought premade curtains that no matter what I've done cannot get a chemical smell out of them. I'm pretty sure it is the printing process and dye. When the sun hits them it's even worse. I've taken them down and no they were not returnable. I've washed them twice with borax, hung them outside for days....
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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My DD thinks our home smells a bit musty so she suggested the unscented Febrege to spray on our curtains in the living room. I haven't tried it yet but that might be something for you to try. My DH does not like scents in the house so that's why she suggested the unscented.
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OK, I've put them in a garbage bag with a whole box of baking soda sprinkled in there and will leave them for a couple of days. Then will wash them with vinegar and see if that works.
Thanks everyone.
osewme, thanks for you suggestion as well. I have the other two items on hand so will try them first.
Thanks everyone.
osewme, thanks for you suggestion as well. I have the other two items on hand so will try them first.
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Will update after another wash or two with vinegar.
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Vinegar...yes. Baking soda...yes. Borax...maybe? Draft...for baby clothes. It's totally expensive compared to other brands, but it used to take out all sorts of baby smells. Sorry you are having this problem. Not fun.
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