Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Let it air outside for a few days. Arlys On Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:54:17 -0400 Michelle Plumb mpl...@wideopenwest.com writes: Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Any ideas? TIA, Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume House Rescue Bill Passed $133,000 mortgage under $679/mo. Compare rates and save! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=3xW-P80fdV9C-Kza8dsVWgAAJ1AvoIBeuuk_F0glj6oEWAQQAAQFAAPiCz8AAAMlAAaTcQA= ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Might it be the dye? Woad supposedly stinks to high heaven, maybe this is related. If baking soda doesn't work, soak in cheap vodka, as many use it as a deodorizer. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Plumb Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck! Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Any ideas? TIA, Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Might it be the dye? Woad supposedly stinks to high heaven, maybe this is related. If baking soda doesn't work, soak in cheap vodka, as many use it as a deodorizer. And I have both in the house, so I'll give that a try. Thanks to you both, Kimiko and Sharon! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Tea leaves are also a good deodorizer. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Michelle Plumb Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:35 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck! Might it be the dye? Woad supposedly stinks to high heaven, maybe this is related. If baking soda doesn't work, soak in cheap vodka, as many use it as a deodorizer. And I have both in the house, so I'll give that a try. Thanks to you both, Kimiko and Sharon! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Michelle Plumb wrote: Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Are you sure it is vinegar and not cat or dog pee? Either can leave a lingering sour smell. There are some cleaners specifically for that, at pet stores.. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Are you sure it is vinegar and not cat or dog pee? Either can leave a lingering sour smell. There are some cleaners specifically for that, at pet stores.. No pets, Dawn. Urgh, I'm glad it isn't that! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Yes, but the pet smell cleaner works on many things (including dead bodies) so it might be worth the trial From: Michelle Plumb mpl...@wideopenwest.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, October 15, 2009 12:31:04 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck! Are you sure it is vinegar and not cat or dog pee? Either can leave a lingering sour smell. There are some cleaners specifically for that, at pet stores.. No pets, Dawn. Urgh, I'm glad it isn't that! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
On Thu, 15 Oct 2009, Dawn wrote: Michelle Plumb wrote: Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Are you sure it is vinegar and not cat or dog pee? Either can leave a lingering sour smell. There are some cleaners specifically for that, at pet stores.. Dawn Have you ever smelled an natural fermentation indigo vat? They're...fragrant, and not in a good way. Synthetic vats are less stinky, but they're still not pleasant, so the smell is probably a carryover from the dyeing process. It *should* rinse out, but if it isn't I'd try one of the methods already mentioned. /Jen/pixel/Margaret ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
I agree with Jen/pixel/Margaret. In the 1980s, I purchased jeans that hadn't been washed after dyeing and they smelled terrible. The indigo smell is very strong and bitter. It took about three washings to get all the loose indigo out of the denim and several more washings and line dryings to get the smell out. I hung them on the line inside out for a couple of days each time. Fresh air or any of the other suggestions should work - eventually if not immediately. LynnD On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Pixel, Goddess and Queen pi...@hundred-acre-wood.com wrote: On Thu, 15 Oct 2009, Dawn wrote: Michelle Plumb wrote: Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Are you sure it is vinegar and not cat or dog pee? Either can leave a lingering sour smell. There are some cleaners specifically for that, at pet stores.. Dawn Have you ever smelled an natural fermentation indigo vat? They're...fragrant, and not in a good way. Synthetic vats are less stinky, but they're still not pleasant, so the smell is probably a carryover from the dyeing process. It *should* rinse out, but if it isn't I'd try one of the methods already mentioned. /Jen/pixel/Margaret ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
We use vinegar in the rinse cycle to set some runny dyes from India. My mother uses vinegar a LOT. I run a second wash, sometimes more, to get the smell out. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!
Have you dried it yet? Try either adding a bit of baking soda as a neutralizer in the wash, or just let it air out for several days outside (preferably in the shade). Odd thing to me is that white vinegar is what I use in the wash as a natural and non-smelling fabric softener in the rinse cycle, which I normally cannot smell once it is spun and dried. I wonder if it is an artificial vinegar smell you are getting? A different kind of vinegar, or what is really going on. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Michelle Plumb mpl...@wideopenwest.com I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
