smoke smell on scraps
#1
smoke smell on scraps
Does anyone know a way to get smoke smell out of fabric without washing it? I have some scraps of fabric that are too small to wash easily.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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putting them out in the sunshine- turning them every so often- fresh air & sunshine will certainly help- baking soda in a bag with them will also absorb the smell- may take a little time- i would use a brown paper sack- not plastic
will get rid of enough to make them usable- then you can wash the finished item and remove the smoke residue. smoke tends to be oily- a good washing will be necessary but you can diminish the smell enough to work with them
will get rid of enough to make them usable- then you can wash the finished item and remove the smoke residue. smoke tends to be oily- a good washing will be necessary but you can diminish the smell enough to work with them
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You could put them in a container with some newspaper and activated charcoal. Also, there is a product called "Gonzo" that I got from Bed Bath and Beyond. It's on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Volcanic-Odor-...ef=pd_sim_hg_5 It seems kind of costly initially, but you put it out in the sun for a few hours to reactivate it repeatedly.
A lingerie bag for washing delicates might be your best bet. Maybe add a little vinegar to the wash.
If you put the fabric in the sun it might fade.
A lingerie bag for washing delicates might be your best bet. Maybe add a little vinegar to the wash.
If you put the fabric in the sun it might fade.
#6
Thank you for the suggestions.
I have some of the 4" scraps toasting in the sun on the deck right now. I don't want to wait until I have sewn them into a quilt since many of the pieces are just going into my stash. I can't put them in with the rest of my fabric since I am afraid everything will end up smelling like smoke.
i am welcome to more ideas and I will keep you posted if I find a solution.
I have some of the 4" scraps toasting in the sun on the deck right now. I don't want to wait until I have sewn them into a quilt since many of the pieces are just going into my stash. I can't put them in with the rest of my fabric since I am afraid everything will end up smelling like smoke.
i am welcome to more ideas and I will keep you posted if I find a solution.
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I just had a funny picture of you out in the sun flipping your little scraps over with a spatula. If anyone sees you just say, "it's hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk and I wanted to see how fabric would do." After your scraps have had a good toasting in the sun, I would put them in a mesh laundry bag and hang them in the garage for a couple of weeks. After that try ironing a small scrap and if the hot iron releases more odor, put them back out in the bag for a while longer.
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