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Rambling | Report | 23 Aug 2014 21:47 |
neutralising the smell of fabric conditioner? I have a duvet cover etc which has been washed with conditioner and as once before it is making me cough. I've now washed it once in non perfumed powder and 3 times in plain water and dried outside but still can't get rid of the smell . |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 23 Aug 2014 21:56 |
In the back of my mind, there might have been a remedy for getting rid of vomit smells on soft furnishings. |
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Rambling | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:00 |
Ah good thinking DET , bicarb is good for that sort of thing, I will buy some tomorrow and try it out, thanks :-) |
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Mersey | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:05 |
You can try a little white vinegar in your next wash ...it sometimes deters other strong smells :-) |
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Rambling | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:18 |
Tried that Mersey, I use white vinegar for lots of things but it didn't work for this, thanks anyway :-) |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:46 |
Oh how I sympathise |
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JoyBoroAngel | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:53 |
try adding white vinger to your final rinse :-D :-D |
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Rambling | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:58 |
GlasgowLass, I don't use fabric conditioner myself since I bought some last year and washed the duvet in it and then couldn't get a breath when I put it back on the bed lol, frightened me silly . I read up on what chemicals were in it after that and won't use it again! |
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Rambling | Report | 23 Aug 2014 22:58 |
tried that Joy , no joy lol. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 23 Aug 2014 23:20 |
I was going to say that too Rose... I can smell next doors washing on their line . |
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SueMaid | Report | 23 Aug 2014 23:35 |
I don't use fabric softener because I don't like the smell - I prefer the smell of freshly washed clothing and bedding. I wonder if Epsom Salts might work? |
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Rambling | Report | 23 Aug 2014 23:49 |
I will let you all know what works :-D |
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LadyScozz | Report | 24 Aug 2014 03:05 |
My neighbour used to use epsom salts...........Mix up half a packet of epsom salts in a big bottle (the empty fabric softener bottle?). I think that's the right mix. |
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Sharron | Report | 24 Aug 2014 09:03 |
The fabric isn't softened anyway. What feels soft is the deposit of smelly stuff that is left on the fabric. |
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DazedConfused | Report | 24 Aug 2014 12:39 |
I use fab. con. but only Sainsburys own, it is not too strong and quite a pleasant smell. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 24 Aug 2014 14:45 |
I have used Asda's own sensitive, unperfumed brand for years and they have just discontinued it! |
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LadyScozz | Report | 24 Aug 2014 15:20 |
We travelled for many years with DH's job, always lived in apartments so had no washing line, everything had to go in the dryer, or on a clothes horse. |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 24 Aug 2014 15:43 |
I use Fairy "sensitive" conditioner just half a cap, towels are always soft and fluffy, not overally perfumed. |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 24 Aug 2014 16:25 |
I sometimes use a teeny bit of the stuff for sensitive skin but don't normally use any. I have a real problem with the big brand ones, they make my skin itch and the smell gives me a headache. |
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LadyScozz | Report | 24 Aug 2014 16:35 |
I usually get "fresh linen" fabric softener, I don't like the flowery smells... they don't smell anything like the claim.. roses or jasmine etc etc |