Enchantra Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Alright yesterday I was out shopping and I bought this beautiful purple lace nightgown. Problem happens to be the store that sells it burns incense and heaven only knows what else. I have washed it TWICE already and am now air fluffing it in the dryer with a dryer sheet to try to rid it of that incense smell. The material is 100% nylon. Any ideas how to get rid of the smell??? I'm allergic to incense as are most people I live with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted September 26, 2004 Share Posted September 26, 2004 Fabreeze is suppose to get rid of smells or at least make them liveable for yah. Randy M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Well the odor isn't as bad after washing it twice and air fluffing it with a dryer sheet, though it is still there so Febreeze is the next trick for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zordana Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Youd best make sure the people in the house arent also allergic to febreeze, its pretty smelly stuff. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichabod Crane Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Don't panic!!! Unless the garment has an expiration date on it everything will be fine. Hang it out doors or somewhere it might "air out". Or, as the washer fills (I'm assuming it's delicate being a nightgown) set the washer to appropriate setting and add a touch of bleach which kills most anything. ONLY a touch ... like 10:1 or more in water so it doesn't eat it's way through the material. Yes, Ichabod, has washed his share of girlfriend's unmentionables. Add extra dryer sheets when you fluff dry it, too. As a last resort, take it back and hang it in the store the next time they happen to be burning a different flavor of incense. Get that new car smell going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatsu Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Ichabod is right. Hang it out on a sunny day. You'll be surprised how fresh it'll be afterwards. Two to Four hours should definitely be enough. ~Tatsu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Thanks guys, though due to the nature of the nightgown hanging it outside would get questions from my Father I do not want. Right now it is hanging up in my room. I don't know to many Father's who want to see something purple and lacey hanging on the clothesline and find out it belongs to their daughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CripDyke Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 well, agreed. Perhaps tho' you could hang it on a friend's clothesline?? A good, discreet distance from your own house? anyway, good luck!! Me personally, i have lots of purple silk - tho' only a little with lace.... cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 well, agreed. Perhaps tho' you could hang it on a friend's clothesline?? A good, discreet distance from your own house? anyway, good luck!! Me personally, i have lots of purple silk - tho' only a little with lace.... cd Actually I was pondering hanging it in the bathroom when I take my next shower to see if the steam would help it any. After two washings, some febreeze and an air fluff cycle with a dryer sheet it is much better though still not perfect. I would try bleach but I'm to afraid of accidentally spotting the material. Not to mention the tag says "Do not use bleach." I do wonder if one of my friends has a clothesline. Most live in apartment complexes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Java Fiend Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Thanks guys, though due to the nature of the nightgown hanging it outside would get questions from my Father I do not want. Right now it is hanging up in my room. I don't know to many Father's who want to see something purple and lacey hanging on the clothesline and find out it belongs to their daughter. The other week, my teenage daughter came home after shopping with her friends, and proudly started pulling out her purchases to show me: lacy bras, and boy-short panties, and thongs. I just about died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 @Enchantra, I had to look at your profile bofore I made a comment. Over 25, I would think Dad would be more understanding. But I wouldn't want to drive around the corner and see my daughters frillies hanging in the breeze. @Java, I can feel your pain. Got one 14, going on 24 - wears frilly little bookmarks (thongs) and both of us get a bit pink cheeked when the wrong person folds the laundry. Back on topic, rinse in downey fabric softener. Or, try hanging them in the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styates Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Downy Tropical Bloom is my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthwalker Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I always light a match to....... what? oh, Sorry I have to admit I dont know a good way to help this one out.... Baking Soda? Trying to Hide The Matches..... Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Well hey, maybe the baking soda will work. It's suposed to be a Neutralizer. Another person suggested soaking in warm water and baking soda so I will give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NymMoondown Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I'm not sure but I think silk (I'm assuming thats what this garment is made of) might deteriorate in the sun..... Like I said though, not entirely sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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