Please get the smell out of my tablecloth...

Posted by LoCo, January 31, 2008 at 3:01 PM

So, just call me a stumbling domestic goddess... I completely forgot a RED COTTON tablecloth in the washer a while back. For days. Naturally, it soured. Actually, that's an understatement. It stunk to high heaven. No mildew stains, just stench.

The only time I've ever done this in the past it's been white towels -- nothing a little bleach and scalding water wouldn't handle. Obviously not an option with a RED COTTON tablecloth.

I've tried everything. Double detergent. Soaking in borax, vinegar, ammonia (not at the same time). Even tried an enzyme odor remover for pet accidents. Last night, I decided it was probably destined for the garbage bin anyway, so I washed it in hot water. Shrinkage and fading appear to be minimal. But it still stinks. It has not been put through the dryer, so that's not the problem.

I've probably spent more on water and wash aids than it would've cost me to simply buy a new one.

Any ideas? I've resigned myself to parting company with it, but I've invested so much time and effort at this point, that I can't seem to give it up just yet.

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