Originally Posted by Cyn
I know the best way to keep smoke smell out of your quilts is to Not Smoke but if it's in there already- How do you get it out for good? Do you have to wash them? hang them outside? Is there a better way besides avoiding the smoke altogehter? Does the stuff called febreeze work? Some should not be washed and it's getting pretty chilly to hang outside right now so any help would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks!
Washing would be best, however if you have one that cannot be washed try dry cleaning, or this: Put the quilt in a large plastic bag and put in clean UNUSED newsprint paper (available in packing area at Home Depot). Close up the bag in a warm place, preferably the trunk of your car for a few days, (even with cooler weather the car builds up heat). I have used this method to get rid of smoke and mustiness from old sewing machines. Your may have to change out the paper a couple of times until the odors are all gone. :-D