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troll35
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My Dad has a pair of work overalls that stink of oil/petrol:eek: . My mother has washed them several times but can't get rid of the smell. Has anyone got any suggestions please:D
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Put them out on the cloths line on a windy day.
You may have to do it a few times but it will work.I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0 -
What about putting a tablespoon of bicarb in with the washing powder? Not sure if it'd work, but bicarb's supposed to get rid of bad odours so it might
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Learn to live with the smell.
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Zap 'em with a steamer.
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What about soaking them in a solution or Stardrops , it seems to be the universal cure all for anyhing thats dirty
I love my spell checker, it stops me making all sorts of stupid smelling mistakes. :doh:0 -
put a mixture of bicarb and lemon juice in a plant spray bottle and mist them a couple of times with the solution while its still foaming.0
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How about putting a big scoop of soda crystals into the machine next time they go through the wash? Soda crystals are fantastic at getting grease etc out, so I should imagine they'd work on the smell too.0
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I would try soaking them in a vinegar solution and then hanging outside."This site is addictive!"
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