How to remove the moth ball smell from clothes?
“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