Cleaning of Quilt Question

Shortly after my father passed I found a quilt (scrapy that has been tied)
that my mother made before she died in 1972. I want to preserve it and know
all about storage but my problem is my father was a heavy smoker. Even
though the quilt was in plastic( I know, I know) it smells awful.

What would be the best way to clean the quilt and/or get rid of the awful
odor???

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Connie

where is home for you -- one start is LOTS of fresh air -- hang in the open
(avoid direct sunlight and birds!) -- and let lots of fresh air get to it!

You might even try periodically giving it a nice squirtying of FEBREEZE ---
That helped immensely with some fabric I swapped for....

Can you wash it? Or even soak it in the bath tub -- maybe with a wee bit
of vinegar?

I'm sure others will have MANY ideas for you!

Good Luck!


"ccsilvania" wrote in message
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Shortly after my father passed I found a quilt (scrapy that has been tied)
that my mother made before she died in 1972. I want to preserve it and
know
all about storage but my problem is my father was a heavy smoker. Even
though the quilt was in plastic( I know, I know) it smells awful.

What would be the best way to clean the quilt and/or get rid of the awful
odor???

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Connie

I vote with Kate. Lots of fresh air. If I were blessed with a quilt that my
mother had made in '72, I would make something like a duvet cover - sort of
a major size pillow case (from cheap big sheets is fine) slip the quilt
inside - and put it out in fresh air as many times as it took. Patience and
gentle care called for here. What a precious opportunity to have something
your mother made to hug and cherish. Don't get in a hurry. And do protect it
from birds. They are beautiful - but they are quite creative. Polly

"Kate G." wrote in message
news:PYvAb.443333$HS4.3492958@attbi_s01...
where is home for you -- one start is LOTS of fresh air -- hang in the
open
(avoid direct sunlight and birds!) -- and let lots of fresh air get to it!

You might even try periodically giving it a nice squirtying of
FEBREEZE ---
That helped immensely with some fabric I swapped for....

Can you wash it? Or even soak it in the bath tub -- maybe with a wee
bit
of vinegar?

I'm sure others will have MANY ideas for you!

Good Luck!


"ccsilvania" wrote in message
...
Shortly after my father passed I found a quilt (scrapy that has been
tied)
that my mother made before she died in 1972. I want to preserve it and
know
all about storage but my problem is my father was a heavy smoker. Even
though the quilt was in plastic( I know, I know) it smells awful.

What would be the best way to clean the quilt and/or get rid of the
awful
odor???

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Connie

I'd air it outside in some nice winter air for a couple of days before I
did anything else with it. That out to help with the smell some. The
best spot would be a porch or some other protected place. Then maybe a
gentle washing.

Maureen

ccsilvania wrote:

Shortly after my father passed I found a quilt (scrapy that has been tied)
that my mother made before she died in 1972. I want to preserve it and know
all about storage but my problem is my father was a heavy smoker. Even
though the quilt was in plastic( I know, I know) it smells awful.

What would be the best way to clean the quilt and/or get rid of the awful
odor???

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Connie

Febreze also makes a laundry product to use in the wash--wonderful stuff!
It will take out smells that are imbedded in the fabric and batting, and
which the surface spray cannot reach. I use it in the final wash for quilts
before I give them. I may be a smoker, but I have no wish to offer a gift
that may be offensive.

--
Carolyn in The Old Pueblo

If it ain't broke, you aren't trying. --Red Green
If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. Carolyn McCarty

"Kate G." wrote in message
news:PYvAb.443333$HS4.3492958@attbi_s01...
where is home for you -- one start is LOTS of fresh air -- hang in the
open
(avoid direct sunlight and birds!) -- and let lots of fresh air get to it!

You might even try periodically giving it a nice squirtying of
FEBREEZE ---
That helped immensely with some fabric I swapped for....

Can you wash it? Or even soak it in the bath tub -- maybe with a wee
bit
of vinegar?

I'm sure others will have MANY ideas for you!

Good Luck!


"ccsilvania" wrote in message
...
Shortly after my father passed I found a quilt (scrapy that has been
tied)
that my mother made before she died in 1972. I want to preserve it and
know
all about storage but my problem is my father was a heavy smoker. Even
though the quilt was in plastic( I know, I know) it smells awful.

What would be the best way to clean the quilt and/or get rid of the
awful
odor???

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Connie