Comments on: Linens From My Grandma’s Closet

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:13:29 +0000

I'd like some ideas on how to prevent that smell, period. I use perfume-free and softener-free detergent in hot water with a little bit of bleach for my bed linens. They come out of the dryer smelling great, but after a few days in storage they have that nasty smell anyway. Linens are stored on a shelf in my closet–they go in fully dry, and have the closet is clean and has good air circulation. I use lavender spray to mask it, but would rather get rid of it.

Any ideas?

By: glen

glen — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:32:03 +0000

Is linen supposed to stink? I bought some new linen napkins and when i took them out of the plastic bag, they smelled bad, like something died. I don't think my family used linen when I was a kid, just cotton for sheets, towels, etc. Could that smell be normal? I bought them online, they were an impulse item I got while ordering some things I needed. Did I get some kind of old or ruined stock? They feel clean and the paper labels are unsoiled. I've never smelled anything like that one something new before.

By: john

john — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:11:30 +0000

Lavender is great! My grandma recommended that we plant a small lavender scrub near the window of my room, and each morning when I wake up it smells great!

By: Badbadivy

Badbadivy — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:02:42 +0000

Bonnie- it’s important that the lavender is fresh. If it’s not terribly old, you can smoosh the lavender sachets to break out some new scent, but you really need to change out the sachets every 3 months or so.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:53:30 +0000

I’ve had a ton of lavender for 5 years now (since my wedding), and I have sachets all over the place. I still get that smell, though. I mean, two in my closet does nothing…should I make ten more? stick them between all the linens? (I’ve washed the walls, too, just so you know).

By: Ann at mommysecrets

Ann at mommysecrets — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:28:58 +0000

Oh, Limpy Linens, I struggle with the same thing! Ivy, I look forward to trying your simple trick!

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Music City Bloggers » Blog Archive » Heaven Scent — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:46:25 +0000

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