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Add a cup of sudsy ammonia to the washer. It will not harm your fabric or the colors. The only thing it will do is remove that God awful musty odor. Oh, and your washer won't smell of ammonia and it will clear all the sludge out of the plumbing of the washer. It is a win/win.
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Very interesting thread! I appreciate all the comments.
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Don't let her toss them!
I have to admit that a smoker gave me some fabric. I don't notice the smoke, however, until I am pressing...then I smell it and think of her. I now wash all quilts before leaving the house and this is one of the reasons. |
I have also heard that putting them in a bag with activated charcoal (the kind used in fish aquariums), closing up the bag and letting it sit for a couple of days will take out the odor of smoke, so it might work on a musty smell too.
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I would just normally wash them and see if any of them come out clean. Yes, you need to see if the fabric is rotten. Then proceed using the other suggestions.
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How much vinegar do you use for a washer load and does it make any difference if it's white or cider?
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Fresh air is what I use. Hanging, draping or laying them out side and the smell is always gone for me.
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Originally Posted by Wonnie
(Post 7245796)
How much vinegar do you use for a washer load and does it make any difference if it's white or cider?
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Question: Why can't Borateem be used on men's unmentionables?
Originally Posted by MCH
(Post 7244451)
Lots of options, here.
"Air" the fabrics outside for several hours. I expect they've been folded, so be sure to unfold and "fluff" fluff them into piles, enabling the air to circulate around them. Am sure there will be some residual aroma. In that case, separate the lights from the darks, and make two respective wash loads of the fabrics. Be sure to include a Color Catcher in each load to mitigate color bleeding. Wash on a gentle cycle or regular cylcle (your preference), using your regular detergent / soap and my personal preference, Borateem Laundry Booster http://www.borateem.com/ I've used Borateem for decades in place of bleach when washing colors and anything other than men's "unmentionalbles". Borateem won't damage the fabric. If the first round of this process doesn't work...repeat the washing cycle. Here's hoping your friend incorporates her new "stash" into some lovely projects. |
I wouldn't be afraid to use a little chlorine bleach. A little goes a long way. One quarter cup should do it. Most fabrics are color-fast enough to stand that.
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