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    Old 08-09-2011, 02:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by SheriR
    The plan is to make a quilt for each of her 29 grandchildren, "like grandma would make." They will be from grandma.
    Wow, that's great.
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    Old 08-09-2011, 02:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by SheriR
    I am finely in my new house enough that I can start on my 29 quilts.

    My problem is, my Mother-in-Law's fabric had mice so it must all be washed. 18 boxes full..... Do you think just Tide and Downy is good, or do I need to use something stronger? It's disgusting....... Also, I only want to wash it on gentle so I get the least amount of fray possible...
    (I would add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the above to neutrilize the urine.)
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    Old 08-09-2011, 05:56 PM
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    I am glad to hear it is not as bad as some of us, me included, imagined it from your first post and that you are mostly being proactive and playing it safe by washing. Can't wait to see the quilts.
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    Do you have a serger? We have found that if you serge the 2 ends of your fabric together making it into a tube - 1) you eliminate fraying and 2) it is easier to manage and doesn't tangle up so bad if it is a very large piece. Perhaps this will help regardless of how you decide to wash.
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    Has anyone heard of Odoban? I buy it at the Lowes Home Improvement store. It kills 99.99% of germs. Laundry refresher and air freshner, too. Maybe this is something you could use and it comes in different scents.
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    Old 08-09-2011, 06:40 PM
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    i would use the tide and some baking soda in with the soap , i use it in my laundry and gives my clothes a fresh smell
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    Old 08-09-2011, 08:56 PM
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    Originally Posted by Annaquilts
    I am glad to hear it is not as bad as some of us, me included, imagined it from your first post and that you are mostly being proactive and playing it safe by washing. Can't wait to see the quilts.
    I know, and I'm sorry for that. I was so anxious to run buy what I needed to wash it, I failed to be specific enough. I've got two boxes washed which has equaled 10 loads and over 80 different prints so far. When I finish this phase, I'll post a pic of my cupboards of fabric. :)
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    Old 08-10-2011, 02:00 AM
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    I would sure as heck disinfect it with liquid Lysol concentrate, about an ounce per load, with hot, hot water & a good detergent. If you do a second rinse with Arm & Hammer baking soda, it will take all the Lysol odor out of the fabric & soften it at the same time. Good luck!!!!
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    You know the hantavirus is serious! We had a friend who incountered this when cleaning a cabin. He was wearing protection as well. A long story short he spent a week in ICU. Please protect your self. I'd don a mask and rubber gloves even if the virus is not prevalent in your area. Good luck.
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    Don't think I would use fabric softner, and would dry the pieces just short of dry, still damp for ironing ease.

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