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Janner

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Nov 26, 2009, 8:08:33 AM11/26/09
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OK, I have a piece of fabric, which I think is cotton, herringbone weave.

It has been stored for quite a while, with other fabric, so have washed
it to freshen it, the other fabric pieces smelt better, but this one
piece smells of fish! DD#1 agrees that it definitely smells fishy. It
has had the same treatment as the others pieces, but smells terrible.

Any ideas on getting rid of the smell, before I get rid of the fabric.

Janner
France

Lizzy Taylor

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Nov 26, 2009, 8:49:09 AM11/26/09
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Hang it out in the sunshine - if you get any?
Seal in a plastic bag with something deodorising like a bar of Shield
soap, or baking soda or odour eaters....

Lizzy

Polly Esther

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Nov 26, 2009, 9:02:43 AM11/26/09
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I'm guessing that you've already tried the routine of hot soapy wash, 2
rinses (one of them including a cup of white vinegar) and plenty of
sunshine. It's just very probable that the 'finish' on that particular
fabric is chemicals gone wrong and Nothing is going to help. Even if you
diminish the smell, when the fabric gets warm, the fishy odor may come back.
I suggest you just toss it. Life is far too short to spend any precious
time fighting a battle you can't win. Polly

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Dr. Zachary Smith

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Nov 26, 2009, 10:27:25 AM11/26/09
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On Nov 26, 8:08 am, Janner <jan.chamb...@removethisbit.gmail.com>
wrote:

> Any ideas on getting rid of the smell, before I get rid of the fabric.

Just one. I'd try some Nature's Miracle, but I don't know if it's
available there. A similar product may be.

Doc

Janner

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Nov 26, 2009, 12:09:59 PM11/26/09
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Nope, haven't tried the white vinegar idea, first time I've heard of
that. Will try that and if that doesn't work, I shall toss, it isn't
precious.

Thanks,
Janner

Anne Rogers

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Nov 26, 2009, 2:03:15 PM11/26/09
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I just had to giggle at a herringbone weave smelling fishy! Sorry no
ideas how to remove it though.
Anne

Kay Lancaster

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Nov 26, 2009, 5:42:03 PM11/26/09
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> OK, I have a piece of fabric, which I think is cotton, herringbone weave.
>
> It has been stored for quite a while, with other fabric, so have washed
> it to freshen it, the other fabric pieces smelt better, but this one
> piece smells of fish! DD#1 agrees that it definitely smells fishy. It
> has had the same treatment as the others pieces, but smells terrible.

Do a burn test before you get rid of that fabric. Silk with some gum left in
it smells very fishy. I'm suspecting you've got a noil or tussah.
http://quilting.about.com/od/fabricembellishment/a/burn_test.htm
http://www.stonemountainfabric.com/pages/tipoftheweek.html

Janner

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Nov 27, 2009, 11:36:43 AM11/27/09
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Didn't notice that I said that.......hehe

Janner
France

Sandy E

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Nov 27, 2009, 8:31:08 PM11/27/09
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Howdy!

First: do not intend to put this into a quilt or other item you'll
be holding close. ;-)

Tear or cut into strips for tying the garden roses to the trellis.

Make it into a colorful, eye-catching flag for the yard.

Tie it to a fence post and let it weather, the birds will find it for
nesting material.

Tear into bits & tie them into little bundles for fish bait
(big fish like little fish).

Wrap the garbage in it.

Lay it in the bottom of the compost pile, dump leaves & dirt on top:
biodegrade into new compost.

Wrap it around a wreath & hang it on the back door.

Use it as a scarf for the scarecrow.

Make little doggy booties out of it, throw away the muddy booties.

Good luck!
R/Sandy

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Pat in Virginia

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Nov 28, 2009, 4:29:56 PM11/28/09
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Polly needn't be the sole one to suggest white vinegar. I second white
vinegar. It is cheap, non toxic and you don't need lots of mussels to use
it! Just don't whine and carp if it doesn't work!
Pat in Virginia

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Polly Esther

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Nov 28, 2009, 10:26:15 PM11/28/09
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P-a-a-a-a-a-t! Whatever did we do to deserve that? Two in one post?
*groan* Polly

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Janner

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Nov 30, 2009, 4:42:16 AM11/30/09
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Thanks for the ideas, they're great. Like the idea for a scarecrow, we
have a veg garden, which we haven't started using yet and it would look
great with one there. The kids will love making it as well.

Also, using as tie backs for plants is useful, oh thanks again....

Janner
France

Pat in Virginia

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Dec 1, 2009, 12:35:47 PM12/1/09
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Do you really want to put fishy fabric in the garden? That might attract
lots of cats.
PAT in VA/USA

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Pat in Virginia

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Dec 1, 2009, 12:37:17 PM12/1/09
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Plaice note: THREE in the previous post!
Smiles from near the Chesapeake Bay,
PAT in VA/USA

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Janner

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Dec 2, 2009, 6:07:21 AM12/2/09
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Yes, cause they'll eat the mice and chase the birds that will eat the
seeds - this is turning in to the House that Jack Built!!!!

Janner

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