Removing Kerosene Smell From Unwashable Items

by Badbadivy on February 20, 2009

Hello!

I do alterations and repairs on bridal wear and I recently returned some dresses that ended up absorbing the smell of kerosene. How would someone remove the smell of kerosene from un-washable clothing? Please Help!!! I can’t afford to pay for their dry cleaning!

Thank you!

Down and out in Indiana

retrochick.JPGIvy says:

My grandmother sometimes used to make me go get kerosene for her, which made my car smell like kerosene for, like, forever. Finally, I asked her how she used to go get kerosene without her car smelling awful all the time. Her answer? Coffee grounds. She kept a can of coffee grounds in her car and changed it out every now and again. Apparently, coffee grounds absorb the smell easily.

So, I think that would work the same for your wedding dresses. Simply put them in a plastic bag with a cup of coffee grounds and seal the bag up and let it sit for a day or two. Easy peasy!

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Is there any thing else besides coffee Grounds I have it in my furnature and can not seem to get it out

Good information to learn! Thanks for the tip.

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