Help getting mad odors out of quilt blocks
#23
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I would invest in several sets of OdorEaters shoe inserts -- the ones that have charcoal in them. Close up the fabric in a bag with the inserts for a couple of weeks; the charcoal should absorb the off-odors.
This worked for my featherweight case after trying *numerous* other tips such as dryer sheets, soap bars, sitting out in the sunlight for days, etc. Those shoe inserts took away every bit of the musty odor that was in the box.
You can try airing the pieces out for several days (in the shade so the fabrics don't fade). If you're still not satisfied, I would try the OdorEaters.
This worked for my featherweight case after trying *numerous* other tips such as dryer sheets, soap bars, sitting out in the sunlight for days, etc. Those shoe inserts took away every bit of the musty odor that was in the box.
You can try airing the pieces out for several days (in the shade so the fabrics don't fade). If you're still not satisfied, I would try the OdorEaters.
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I would lay them outside in the grass for a couple of days. If that doesn't work get one of the boxes of baking soda that is made for the refrigerator and seal them up in a bag with it for a week or so. Martha Stuart say to put things in a bag with some crumpled newspaper for a week or so. I have never tried it.
I would think this should at least make it so you can stand the smell to sew them. Ironing might bring back some smell but hopefully it will be much less. Then you can wash the whole thing when it is finished.
I would think this should at least make it so you can stand the smell to sew them. Ironing might bring back some smell but hopefully it will be much less. Then you can wash the whole thing when it is finished.
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We have custody of our 13-year-old granddaughter. Her mother recently brought over some clothes she said she just found of hers. I told her they smelled horrible cigarette smell and I was going to wash them and give them to Goodwill. They were fine after washed. I didn't keep them because my granddaughter takes a 14 and these were XXL. I'm sure they weren't hers.
#29
You can find odor removing "soaps" at most pet stores. The one that comes to mind is "OdorMute" (can be used to take urine odors out of fabrics like pet beds, carpeting, etc., also works on skunk smells). This is an enzyme cleaner that is used to eliminate organic odors. (Google OdorMute for more information). Sounds like this is a similar product to the Sam's Club one mentioned above.
Activated charcoal can be purchased at Walmart in their pet section. Just be careful with it because it makes a lot of black dust! The last time I purchased it, it cost around $8 for the bottle. (It is used in aquarium filters to help clean the water.)
Good luck! Hope you get the smells out. If nothing works, how attached to the blocks are you? Just a thought...
Activated charcoal can be purchased at Walmart in their pet section. Just be careful with it because it makes a lot of black dust! The last time I purchased it, it cost around $8 for the bottle. (It is used in aquarium filters to help clean the water.)
Good luck! Hope you get the smells out. If nothing works, how attached to the blocks are you? Just a thought...
#30
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I gotten some recently from a yard sale and what I did was pour some vinegar with little laundry powder on delicate cycle and put fabric/blocks in after it started washing....I don't see why you couldn't use an bag that made for delicates items. Everything came out great for me, no torn edges or bundle up piles!
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