Originally Posted by
parrynj
Hi - I was recently given two large boxes of assorted quilting fabric, lots of fat qtrs and some yardage. My problem is that the person who gave me the fabric is a former smoker and all the fabric reeks of cigarette smoke. I washed some of it and it still smells (I'm in the process of washing it a second time). Is there anything I can do to get rid of the smell? Thanks!
soak in Oxy-clean for a hour or two, dump that water and make more. If you're not worried about bleeding, make a put it all in your bathtub, and soak an hour at a time then repeat. Let the water drain well before the next soaking. About the third time, add a bit of regular detergent.
AND TURN THE BATHROOM FAN ON! You will smell the smoke as the fabric soaks. Oh, and you'll be amazed by the bright colors, too.