Wanted to show some of the fabric prints that got soaked from a broken pipe.

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07-16-2010, 07:45 AM

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Lilrain

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you may want to try this trick. Put the fabrics in a plastic bag with a bar of Safeguard hand soap. Leave it tied up for a few days. Then take them out and air them. It has worked for me

07-16-2010, 07:49 AM

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I went and got some vinegar and baking soda. I sure hope it works.

Wait!!! Don't mix vinegar and baking soda together or you'll end up with a science experiment in your washing machine...remember making volcanos for science fairs in elementary school??? But...this is a great way to clean your drains...

I was going to caution about this same thing. I use vinegar and baking soda to freshen my drains and it foams up like crazy. One or the other seperately though should do the trick!

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07-16-2010, 01:58 PM

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You could also try white vinegar in your wash. Your crazy quilt is looking mighty nice!

07-16-2010, 02:02 PM

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I went and got some vinegar and baking soda. I sure hope it works.

Don't use them together or they will erupt out of the washer. Remember science class. You could also try PIne Sol. They make one called Blue Wave that doen't stink so bad. Use it to wash DS's football workout clothes. If it will kill that, it will kill anything.

07-16-2010, 03:11 PM

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rinse them in white vinegar to remove any smell.

07-16-2010, 05:29 PM

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I would try one more wash, and a good shot of Fabreeze. Really takes the "musty" odor from older fabrics

07-16-2010, 05:32 PM

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lynnie

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try white vinegar in the rinse, that may help get rid of the odor

07-16-2010, 05:57 PM

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Dee

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A little vinger will help. Beautiful fabrics.

07-16-2010, 06:18 PM

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cjomomma

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Thank you all for your suggestions.

07-16-2010, 06:38 PM

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Thank you all. I'm going to rewash them. I thought it would be easier to sew them together then wash em again.

try a product called Orvis paste. get at feed supply stores.they wash the lambs before the Fair for showing. bow hunters use it to
take all human scent from their clothing. I hope you can buy a small amount, but if you buy the lg one, use it on your cotton t's, etc. color stays nice, so soft. great for quilts. do not use too much ! 1/4 cup washes a large quilt.