Hoe do I make a fabric refresher?

Fritha_2

Bit of back story:

We've been given a new (to us, seond hand in reality) settee and chairs by my in laws, and as lovely as they are they smell a bit musty!

I've sprayed Febreze on them and it's helping but I think I'll need a number of application before it smells like our house.

The problem is Febreze is expensive and frnakly smells like chemicals, which is only just preferable to the musty!

Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do instead (I've taken off the cushion covers and washed them, and washed as much as I can with a cloth and soapy water, but they're still a bit musty!)

Thanks

nuttywoman

I don`t know whether it says on the bottle, but i water down Zolflora and spray that on my settee, plus carpet.Never had a problem.
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mandy_moo_1

I use watered down fabric conditioner and spray that on curtains, suite, carpet etc. I even spray it on my bedding whilst its on the bed to freshen it up before making it ( obviously let it dry first tho!)

Rachie_B

sprinkle over bicarbonate of soda and leave for a while ,then vacuum off,it should take away any smells and just leave it smelling neutral and fresh

garret1

A cheaper version of febreze is ironing water. tesco's own is around 70p. i use this to spray the sofas. it smells lovely but not as cheap as home made.

Becles

Put some lavendar heads in the cushions and the smell will "soak" through the filling. You'll also get a blast of fragrance everytime you sit down!

larmy16

Fabric conditioner sheets? Not very OS I know, but maybe worth it in this case?

rkh001

I have the same problem and it is nice that someone has asked the question. The mustiness hits you when you walk in the front door and it is all in the living room. But our sofas are only 4 years old!
Will try zaflora as I already have it. Febreze was of temporary use for me.
Lavender sounds good too - will try that.
Thanks.

Fritha_2

Wow, I KNEW you'd be able to help! I'll start working my way though all your suggestions, starting with the stuff I already have! Thank you very much everyone, I'll let you know how I get on!

Thanks

kazstevens

mandy_moo_1 wrote:

I use watered down fabric conditioner and spray that on curtains, suite, carpet etc. I even spray it on my bedding whilst its on the bed to freshen it up before making it ( obviously let it dry first tho!)

thats a great idea ... Might try that on my carpets later x :T

Anastacia

How about moving the items outside for a bit ( not the carpets obviously). That certainly refreshes duvet which have been bagged up in the attics. Doesnt work with a normal English summer (ie rain) but okay at the moment.