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amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 981
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 12:24 pm: | 
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So I had this bright idea to machine wash my down coat last week, and I forgot to take it out of the washer: when I went to put a new load in this morning I found it still in the machine, all damp and stinky. I'm running it through the wash one more time with regular detergent, but somehow I don't think that's gonna cut it. Any suggestions on how to save this mildewy mess, or am I out of luck? |
themp
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Username: Themp
Post Number: 2473
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 12:47 pm: |
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Buy something new to match that dress I like so much. |
CLK
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Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 1835
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 12:56 pm: |
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Try adding some vinegar to the rinse water. I'd say more than the standard 1/4 to 1/2 cup that I use for all rinsing - maybe a cup would do.
And/or add some tea tree oil with the vinegar. It will stink like Lysol for a little while though - but then that smell should dissipate fairly quickly. Tea tree oil kills mildew.
If you try this, post here and let me know if it works or not - I've never actually used this remedy in a situation like this one, and I'm curious to know if it works - it should, in theory.
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Grrrrrrrrrrr
Citizen
Username: Oldsctls67
Post Number: 204
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 1:11 pm: |
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Washing it isn't going to be your only problem...Un-clumping all the feathers even after it seems to be dry is always fun! |
joy
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Username: Joy
Post Number: 379
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 1:26 pm: |
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it will be fine - i wash my down coat at least once a year.
The mildew smell will come out with one wash and throw it in the dryer with a tennis ball or clean sneaker. |
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