Smoke Odor from a Fire Removal from Clothing or Drapes

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How do I remove the odor of smoke from a fire in my clothing?

Smoke Odor from a Fire Removal from Clothing or Drapes

To remove the smoke odor left in clothing from a fire, add 1 cup of washing soda, 1/4 cup ammonia and 1/2 cup of vinegar to the washload. Be sure not to add bleach, as it will react with the ammonia. You can also add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse to remove any lingering odor.

   

Comments

8/27/2007 4:20:33 AM
J said:

I must be dumb because I don't have a clue to what washing soda is. Can someone tell me?


8/27/2007 9:28:59 AM
Char said:

Vinegar is a miracle for odors and disinfecting.


8/28/2007 3:03:21 PM
vikki wojnar said:

this will be so helpfull for mt smoking friends im even going to use it when i leave my smoking friends homes


8/28/2007 8:46:06 PM
Pat said:

What is "washing soda?" I had a strange odor in one of my closets this past winter and even using ozone at the dry cleaners failed to eliminate it entirely. Any ideas that this will work? I don't think I can try it on the silk dresses I have, though, do you?


1/27/2009 9:48:02 AM
Drew said:

do you mean "baking soda" or "washing" soda???
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2/3/2009 10:07:05 AM
acadieeire said:

IS WASHING SODA ANOTHER NAME FOR BORAX?


2/6/2009 12:16:26 AM
valarie said:

what is washing soda and where do i purchase it?




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