| Author | Message | ||
     Bigdog_tim |
I bought a used set of textile gear (coat and pants) for my significant other. She tells me it has a musty smell (what the heck is that anyway?). Since I wear this kind of stuff all the time - I don't smell anything bad - but then, her nose is FAR more sensative than mine. Any recommendations for "getting that fresh smell" into textile gear? | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Auto Fabreeze from the parts store? | ||
| Thumper74 |
You try washing it? | ||
| Sparky |
Tide and a washing machine. No kidding. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Old Army trick: just lay the clothes, turned inside out if possible, in bright sun for a day. Turn over after a couple hours, then do the outside too. The UV in the sun does the work, and you don't have to let the little lady know that you are able to use the washing machine by yourself. Sets a bad precedent, right? Believe it or not, this works better than washing, because the musty smell is caused by mold which doesn't wash out without bleach, which one does not want to use on dark fabrics, and is killed by UltraViolet rays from the sun.  (Message edited by gentleman_jon on April 09, 2009) | ||
| Scotty_j |
One more Army trick: If your gear gets so nasty that it gets that greasy, shiny look from your filthy self, just dump a half a can of Coke (a-Cola) in with your detergent. The acid in the Coke eats that crap right outta the fabric. Works great after wearing the same clothes and not showering for a week, and then having to pass inspection by some candy-assed butter bar. | ||
| Jb2 |
RIDE FAST! |
