tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post8805352849147762004..comments2024-03-19T08:07:08.921-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: That “Used Clothing” Odor!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79819154709000732112012-11-04T21:44:28.725-05:002012-11-04T21:44:28.725-05:00A spit-moistened bundle of white thread rubbed ove...A spit-moistened bundle of white thread rubbed over the stain works for me almost every time. But the blood and spit have to be from the same person, or so I'm told.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785602809410415895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-64205658923434196582012-11-04T21:42:50.341-05:002012-11-04T21:42:50.341-05:00Strange but true, learned this my first day workin...Strange but true, learned this my first day working at a drapery factory--Take a spool of WHITE thread, wrap it around your index and middle finger a few times until you get a small bundle. Then spit on the thread. Yes, I said spit--and it has to be from the same person whose blood you're trying to remove (or so I'm told). Rub the spit-moistened thread over the bloodstain--the sooner, the better. Works for me almost every time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785602809410415895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86531807682263427742012-03-06T09:14:02.857-05:002012-03-06T09:14:02.857-05:00Great Blog! I just discovered it and will be read...Great Blog! I just discovered it and will be reading it all the time now. Thanks for the great tips from everyone. <br /><br />What are some methods that are used to get that blood spot out of your quilt when you accidentally prick your finger?Donna Brancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02339225934994822371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62937904082604336852012-02-28T22:18:46.000-05:002012-02-28T22:18:46.000-05:00I use vinegar in the wash when I do undies to remo...I use vinegar in the wash when I do undies to remove any stain or smell.. I just take the bottle and pour once around the washer after I start the load. Keeps my cat from marking my husbands undies.. no male compitition.. removes all smellskatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628427795042124628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90250480973753057132012-02-28T17:23:36.505-05:002012-02-28T17:23:36.505-05:00I also use a vinegar, ammonia and water solution t...I also use a vinegar, ammonia and water solution to mop my floors. It's much cheaper than commercial cleaning solutions and doesn't leave a film like some do. I don't use it on my wood floors though, just the tile ones. It works on vinyl too. I'm going to try vinegar in the next load of laundry I do.mtquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416801244347996555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-129072165403748042012-02-28T12:10:19.746-05:002012-02-28T12:10:19.746-05:00They reformulated Tide (regular powdered) recently...They reformulated Tide (regular powdered) recently (last year or so) and it stopped being nearly as effective. I turned to vinegar (but simply add a cup or so with the detergent) when I noticed that my toddler's sweatpants kept coming out smelling of pee. I think it's reasonably effective, though not more so than the Arm and Hammer or Kirkland branded detergents. I won't be buying more of the new formula Tide, but the vinegar trick is enough to use up my box of it.<br /><br />A few web searches made it clear that I'm not the only one who's noticed how Tide isn't nearly as good anymore.Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097137138778339958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17401649828658123002012-02-28T10:26:18.718-05:002012-02-28T10:26:18.718-05:00Glad I wasn't the only one thinking of chips!Glad I wasn't the only one thinking of chips!Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650632212794638703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-15127027107454279132012-02-28T08:36:06.849-05:002012-02-28T08:36:06.849-05:00If you are talking about the "sweet" odo...If you are talking about the "sweet" odor that gets into colored clothing and washcloths, that odor is caused by a type of fungus, something like mildew. Most times you can only smell it if the fabric is wet (it survives the heat of the dryer). A cup of vinegar in your rinse water will eradicate this. The vinegar changes the pH of the water just enough to make the climate for growth inhospitable. I use vinegar in my wash water all the time. This works whether the garment is brand new or years old.<br /><br />LiriLiriopiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361249087231859353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-52614614920160066682012-02-28T07:18:32.491-05:002012-02-28T07:18:32.491-05:00Feeling the love of the quilter/ blogger community...Feeling the love of the quilter/ blogger community big time this morning as i read every ones comments! Who could have imagined where technology would take us! Wishing everyone a blessing filled day.<br />thanks for the great blog Bonnie!Gramma Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117963096429818062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-940880497038986632012-02-28T07:13:22.938-05:002012-02-28T07:13:22.938-05:00What a great tip! I am going to try it!What a great tip! I am going to try it!Machellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738263152444124730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-28486377738577118722012-02-28T01:09:39.935-05:002012-02-28T01:09:39.935-05:00I just tried to write a comment, which disappeared...I just tried to write a comment, which disappeared, so here goes again. For neutralizng cat pee odors: Disolve one quarter cup of baking soda in one quart of hydrogen peroxide. This will not fizz. (Or adjust the amount you need to saturate item.) Test on scrap or hidden spot, because peroxide is a mild bleach. Saturate item completely. No need to submerge item. Allow to dry completely. Be patient. Wash in water and detergent. I always rinse again after end of cycle.<br />I rescued a piece of soft luggage this way. I also bleached a spot on a nice wool rug runner.<br />Good luck with this. I'll try it on a couple of quilt fabric scraps.<br />I have no more cats! <br />I will be anonymous because this is the first time I've ever blogged and at my age it's too much fuss to try to understand what the profile categories are all about. This is my favorite web site!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10393875177644965292012-02-28T00:19:14.216-05:002012-02-28T00:19:14.216-05:00When I added some dry oxidol to my HE washer the d...When I added some dry oxidol to my HE washer the directions say to put the dry contents in before the clothes. It goes thru the holes in tub and gets mixed with water before coming in contact with the clothes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90645999262825091172012-02-27T22:00:37.539-05:002012-02-27T22:00:37.539-05:00Seriously? Someone sent you fabric that stunk of ...Seriously? Someone sent you fabric that stunk of cat pee!?! That just makes me crazy! Sheesh!<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on this, though......sounds like a lot of folks are going to be using it!reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822110311373036914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-49381134889058227832012-02-27T21:14:19.655-05:002012-02-27T21:14:19.655-05:00hi Alice, I have made many napkins in many ways. ...hi Alice, I have made many napkins in many ways. We like ours sort of over sized. You can start with up to 18" sqs. Cut them smaller if you wish. You can use 2 prety fabrics that coordinate and make 2 sided napkins or just single thickness. I love homespun for linens but my house is more casual. Use sateen or some pretty cotton jacquard for more formal. You can serge, fold under a tiny hem and sew by hand, or zigzag the fold down. My homespun ones don't need ironing. MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403330054825506503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-60987946946607540542012-02-27T19:03:02.822-05:002012-02-27T19:03:02.822-05:00I never heard of the salt but def the vinegar- yes...I never heard of the salt but def the vinegar- yes plain old white vinegar. I put it in the rinse if there is anything stinky- I do not have this problem very often. I would say try it without the salt 1st...Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636389935512815312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-71306740435726288132012-02-27T18:48:44.590-05:002012-02-27T18:48:44.590-05:00Regina, I put my smoky smelling quilt blocks from ...Regina, I put my smoky smelling quilt blocks from winnings etc, in a zip lock bag of some dried lavender I got at a nursery. It works great for small quilt problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70315144907811721392012-02-27T17:58:59.670-05:002012-02-27T17:58:59.670-05:00I always add a cup of vinegar to my wash, every lo...I always add a cup of vinegar to my wash, every load, I guess I'd have to try dissolving the salt and adding it as well to the wash. I too have an HE washer and I think dissolving it first would be the way to go. That or adding it directly into the washer with the clothes.laquaqltrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911392623371628530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-81190051291157794742012-02-27T17:29:31.316-05:002012-02-27T17:29:31.316-05:00Tell me more about making your own napkins! I hav...Tell me more about making your own napkins! I have wanted to do this for a long time but just haven't. What fabrics did you choose and how did you finish the raw edge? Thanks so much for any information you can share.<br /><br />Alice<br />amiddlem@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-49727422694986683512012-02-27T16:58:44.559-05:002012-02-27T16:58:44.559-05:00I was wondering how you would use the vinegar and ...I was wondering how you would use the vinegar and salt in the HE washer. About how much of each is used? I would rather go with this natural method than use liquid softners. Going to try it soon. Thanks MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15403330054825506503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53106565590352455612012-02-27T16:08:34.129-05:002012-02-27T16:08:34.129-05:00I am assuming that everyone uses white vinegar??? ...I am assuming that everyone uses white vinegar??? KendraKendra Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888878341565821349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-41021705574679234442012-02-27T16:06:10.206-05:002012-02-27T16:06:10.206-05:00I also use vinegar in my rinse water. We have har...I also use vinegar in my rinse water. We have hard water here and soap just leaves towels and things so hard and scratchy. I fill my softener compartment with vinegar and clothes come out lovely and soft and no smell of vinegar. I tell everyone I know that white vinegar has loads of uses. I descale the kettle, remove water marks from the shower, rinse hair after shampooing, clean windows. Those are just a few!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512084436887661864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25503575841781685072012-02-27T15:57:15.993-05:002012-02-27T15:57:15.993-05:00I have an HE also, my thought was put the salt in ...I have an HE also, my thought was put the salt in the dry detergent section. Or dissolve the salt in the vinegar before use.TDJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817121569506932308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91160803356686958342012-02-27T15:44:29.788-05:002012-02-27T15:44:29.788-05:00I use vinegar in my wash instead of fabric softene...I use vinegar in my wash instead of fabric softener. It's a trick I learned when sending my son to scout camp. It leaves no odor, so does not attract mosquitos or other insects, plus it softens the clothes. Way less expensive than fabric softener or softener sheets and there is no fragrance. Vinegar works great for lots of cleaning problems.Marsha Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475677143215963120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90045010843184729262012-02-27T15:19:23.993-05:002012-02-27T15:19:23.993-05:00I use vinegar all the time works great make a show...I use vinegar all the time works great make a shower curtain look like new and also great to remove the moldy smell in wash rags. I keep a big bottle of it by the washer. Also great from removing and killing mold in a bathroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-56198764995831346482012-02-27T15:18:13.541-05:002012-02-27T15:18:13.541-05:00I use vinegar for many household chores. Will add ...I use vinegar for many household chores. Will add this to the list! Thanks for passing the hint along!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.com