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

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07-14-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditter43

I was going to suggest putting a cup of white vinegar in the final rinse....this will usually take out odors....

Ditto :-)

07-14-2010, 01:33 PM

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

07-14-2010, 01:39 PM

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It sure is beautiful fabric! If its mildew, and the vinegar doesnt work, try ammonia like Gramma Nan said. Works wonders for stinky mildew!

07-14-2010, 01:43 PM

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I got lucky and there isn't any mildew.

07-14-2010, 02:15 PM

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Looks like they survived very well.

07-14-2010, 02:23 PM

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Put them through a rinse cycle with a cup of vinegar! It removes smells from fabrics!

07-14-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryStoaks

Do try another washing. It is a bunch of very nice prints. I have often washed smelly (musty) fabrics after completing a project, seems safer to me, less chance they'll fray. I usually put baking soda and detergent in the wash with them.

Yes. Yes. Baking Soda.

07-14-2010, 03:26 PM

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Pretty fabrics :D:D:D

07-14-2010, 03:30 PM

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I recognize some of the prints from the 6o's. It looks a few may be from the 30's. The others I have never seen.
Hope you get the smells out.

07-14-2010, 03:48 PM

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Wow! I didn't think any of them could be from the 30's. I have never seen any of these prints. I have a grocery bag full of prints( I mean packed full) and a bag of solids, then there is polyester pieces that I'm gonna throw away.