posted on November 20, 2002 10:36:22 AM new
This is ebay related.
I was dumb, I admit. I went ahead and listed, and its already got about 5 bids. The item has a quilted fabric liner. Well, it was wrapped for a year, and in with our Christmas stuff, which had xmas potpourri, scented candles, all wrapped too. But now, (I know I should have noticed this before listing!) it smells 'spicy xmas' like the candles and such it was packed with. Now this is not cigarette smells or pet smells, it like a 'Christmas' smell. But still, not good.
Is there any way to remove this smell WITHOUT washing. Can't wash it, it would most likely shrink. Its a small piece, about 12" x 6".
posted on November 20, 2002 10:50:08 AM new
In order to protect it from too much heat, Put a wet bath towel in the dryer with it. This will help absorb the odor as well. When the towel is dry remove from dryer
posted on November 20, 2002 11:03:13 AM new
Thanks you guys!
Will probably do both, wet towel in dryer, and outside to air, (its finally NOT raining today )
posted on November 20, 2002 11:44:04 AM new
Product called "Dryel" available in most store. Essentially allows you to "dry clean" by using the product and your air fluff cycle from you dryer.
posted on November 20, 2002 01:07:38 PM new
I am a heavy smoker and when I list something it immediately leaves my house and sits in the trunk of the car or the shed until the sale is over. This usually does wonders for the smell, no complaints on any fabrics yet...
the only smoke smell complaint I've had was for something that was never in my house.
posted on November 21, 2002 08:13:08 PM new
Rarriffle,
Interesting way to take care of the smoke smell possibility. I wonder if it's the heat that builds up in the trunk/shed that eliminates the odors...
I've been plastic bagging stuff that might absorb odor from smoke or cooking or whatever and putting a few cotton balls moistened with Resolve fabric freshener in the bag with the item. I put the cotton balls into a sandwich bag so they don't get on it.
I've sold a fair amount of fabrics too and, like you, the only time I had a complaint it was for something that had never been in my home.
posted on November 21, 2002 08:29:07 PM new
Just send along a complimentary set of nose plugs and tell them that everybody on the West Coast is wearing them.
posted on November 21, 2002 11:14:14 PM new
Leave the christmas scent, it is christmas time, tell them you felt festive so sent it with the christmas scent no xtra charge!
No really My mother has that super sensitivity to smells and everything makes her sick, and I have pets, smoke etc.. Febreez before she comes down from seattle open a window for a few minutes and she has no idea!!
posted on November 22, 2002 02:09:38 AM new
Fabreeze does do a good job in the house but I think the fresh air beats anything for getting rid of smells.
I had a bidder email me and ask if the item was from a smoke free home? I explained to her that I was a smoker but also bought items for resale. As I explained, no honest seller that buys for resale can tell her it is from a smoke free home, be very wary of those promises.
She bid, won the auction and left glowing feedback for my honesty.
