People who smoke don't think their stuff smells. I lived with a smoker for 25 years and never thought my house smelled like smoke until I asked him not to smoke in the house anymore because of sinus infections I was getting. Guess what, my house smells of cigarettes and I couldn't smell it while it was going on. I had to paint the walls and ceilings and even now a few years later I still come across something that is sticky with nicotine residue.

When he comes home from work and walks in the door, it's like OMG drop your clothes at the door please.

How about putting the squares in a sack netting that you use to wash fragile items and wash them on gentle cycle.?

try a couple of bounce fabric sheets -

The quilt guild that I belong to has a lady that smokes. All of the charity quilts that she makes are given to me to wash and dry. I use 1 capful of liquid laundry detergent, 1/2 cup super washing soda and 1/2 cup Borax 20 Mule Team Laundry Detergent Booster. I wash for 18 minutes, do an extra rinse cycle and add white vinegar to the final rinse. They come out fresh and clean smelling.

put a fabric sotener in the bag for a day and the smell goes away. I'm serious this really does work.

I guess I will need to really evaluate when I want to post suggestions in the future.

I would be a bit hesitant about that Fabreze stuff. When you iron it, things get worse. Of course, I have industrial allergies and any kind of scented laundry soap or dryer sheets sends me out the back door gasping for air.

I have put them in ziplock bags and sprayed Febreeze in the bag, zipped the bag shut and let them sit for several days. Has worked for me.

I really think the freezer idea would work. Give it a try and let us know ok?

Why? This was a great suggestion! First, it works, and second, it is free. No chemicals, no extra costs..

Overall, I must say, a great suggestion!