How Do You Remove The Moth Ball Smell From Clothes?
It’s easy and costs nothing (providing you have a steam iron). Wash the garment then iron at the relevent setting. The heat from the iron releases the molecule causing the smell. You could also try this on dry clothes with the steam setting. My advice is to set the ironing table up out of doors. As you see the steam blowing away you know the smell is going with it. Then hang the clothes outside to air. When you are sure they are completely dry, pop them into a plastic bag with some lavendar and you will have your formerly unusable clothes back.(the lavender step is optional – or use a cotton wool pad sprayed with your favourite perfume – be creative) I have just retrieved a bag full of woolen garments this way. I washed the garments then set the iron on wool/steam and was amazed at the instant results. I’ve just brought my woolens in from the line and there is not a trace of the smell of moth balls. (an hour ago the smell from them was making me sick) I suppose carpets, curtains and up
“Step 1 The old fashioned, and least expensive way to remove mothball odor is to expose the item to as much fresh outdoor air as possible for several days (bring it in at night). It is best to hang the clothes in the sun on and off for at least a week. This seems to work especially well if the clothes are hung dry, before attempting to wash them even once. You may supplement this technique by using a fabric freshener spray on the clothing such as Febreze, while it hangs in the sun. Direct sunlight helps break down the mothball smell, but be careful not to allow too much sunlight on the garment as you don’t want the color or fabric to fade. Step 2 White vinegar works as an odor remover. It works well on mothball odor, mildew smelling towels, body odor, and other offensive odors. Put about 1 cup in the wash cycle at the beginning of the cycle. You may need to run the load more than once. (This method only recommended for machine washable items.) Step 3 Steam ironing and using high dryer
