Grambi

Wow, it is so amazing how willing the people on this board are willing to help when asked. There have been some really good suggestions and so many only require a trip to the grocery or dollar store. The piece of fabric that I washed with a load of clothes last night (a bunch of white vinegar added) is dry now and I don't think I can detect an odor. It will be the backing for a couple of lap quilts that I just finished--gifts to a friend and my step-MIL. I will bookmark these suggestions for future reference. What great ideas!!!

Quilt Mom

I have also used baking soda in the wash. It does work.

Charlee's idea about making a deal with the dry cleaner sounds like something to check, too.

redpurselady

I got some fabric that smelled of smoke. I dampened a dryer softener sheet and put the fabric in the dryer on hot for about 10 minutes. Took care of the odor.

grumpy90650

i would keep it stored, then when i wanted to use a piece or pieces of fabric, i would wash it then....also, in the meantime, fabreeze is great for getting odors out, maybe spray it, then store it, then wash it as needed.....good luck!!!

BeckiQuilts

I once shared a very small office with a gentleman who was a heavy smoker (Not in the office). Everyday he would hang his sport coat behind the door, and one day my curiosity got the best of me I asked about the "no odor" clothing,since I NEVER smelled smoke around him. He told me that everyday he Febreezed his suits, shirts, sport coats, etc. Believe me, it worked for him. Ithink it would be worth a try!

Oldnanny2

As someone else suggested use white vinegar in the washer. It really works. It also works if the fabric smells musty. It's easy and in no time you will be using your wonderful find

mountain deb

You could see if you have a friend, relative or ?, who can wash it all for some of the fabric. Just a thought.

rexie

I bought a laptop that was soaked in smoke and I put several of the dryer sheets in and around it. Now you can't smell anything. Don't know if it will help with fabric.

LadyJrhi

Oxyclean but use 3 scoops per load...that ought to do the trick. Congrats on your find!

wolflady

I have used smokers candles in a trash bag and sealed it up, that helped a lot.