How can you get the smell of mothballs out of a natural sheep's-wool lining of a leather jacket?
By Fitschen from IN
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Just hang the item somewhere with air circulation, nearly empty closet, doorway, etc. and the odor will disappear in a few days. It might help to turn the jacket inside out.
Hang it in the sun. I had no luck just hanging my things, including shearling, outside - but when they were in the sun, the smell went away. good luck
How do you remove Mothball smell from woolen sweaters?
Harriet
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Is there an effective way to get moth ball smell out of wool clothing or is it there forever? I have sent it to the cleaners and that did not help one bit. I love these wool blazers and would really like to use them again.
3mblee
To remove mothball odors from clothing that has been in storage, put the clothing in a garbage bag with a few fabric softener sheets, close the bag tightly, and the odor will be gone in a few days. If you want to wear the clothes right away, try putting them in the dryer with a dryer sheet and turn it on to "Air Dry" for about 20 minutes. (10/31/2004)
By Robyn
I have a beautiful wool blanket that reeked of moth balls. I tried putting it in the dryer on airdry with about 5 drier sheets. This worked beautifully. In about 5 minutes the smell was completely gone. Thanks! (01/23/2008)
By Nancy
To remove the smell from the rug, you must place it in the sun, take it in during the evening, don't let it get damp. A driveway or patio will work, and put out again for several days. It will remove the smell. (09/02/2008)
By Michael
Thank you Nancy!! I put my sweaters and a few pants in the dryer with 6 Sheets of Bounce on very low for about 8 mins ( check after 5) worked very well ...
Thank you Nancy. I will do this dryer sheet method. I have a nice designer coat that i got at a designer resale and almost got rid of it after the dry cleaners didnt remove the smell!
Should the dryer sheets be scented or unscented? I read that dryer heat locks in the smell; is this true?
