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05-19-2011, 10:07 AM

#31

brookemarie19

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OOHH I love your blocks that you found! I would think to try airing them out for a couple days and then put them in the washer in the delicate/handwash cyle if the airing out didnt work. Great find!

05-19-2011, 10:13 AM

#32

Mariposa

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Definitely wash them. Make sure to add a healthy dose of vinegar to rinse. Washing will also get rid of the greasy residue left from the smoke.

05-19-2011, 11:30 AM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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I've never had luck hanging fabrics out to get rid of smoke w/o washing them first.
I do them by hand in the sink and then hang them out.
Hope you find the right solution for you!
Great finds :D

05-19-2011, 11:46 AM

#34

RitaFaye

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There is a product out there called Zero Odor......I've heard it is very very good........Rita

05-19-2011, 12:38 PM

#35

laughingquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lori S

Great find, as for washing the blocks .. I would soak in a sink or tub with water and vinegar , occasionally swishing . And lay flat to dry. You may want to roll the wet squares in a dry towel prior to laying flat ,to speed up the drying .
Do just a few as a test first.

This would be my suggestion as well.

05-19-2011, 12:45 PM

#36

hobbykat1955

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Wow good for you...I too have been going to the local Goodwills, tag sale which I never went to before because of everyone's good finds..I've also lucked out and found Vintage machines and fabrics

05-19-2011, 12:53 PM

#37

Prissnboot

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Where do you people find these great deals? Garage sales, thrift store finds...I'm so jealous!!!

Heloise says newspaper is great for absorbing odors, as well as baking soda, both are very inexpensive. The vinegar will help too. Good luck!

05-20-2011, 02:02 AM

#38

toadmomma

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Wonderful find. Hope you finde a way to get rid of the smell so you can use them. I have the new washer with the sanitizing cycle on them. I would spray with a odor eliminator spray, Home Depot Has a great one hang out side in sun for a few days see if that helps. DEB