DIY:Get rid of the Pesky Mothball smell

I thought I would write a lil tutorial on how to get rid of the dreaded moth ball smell out of used clothes. I had the pleasure this weekend of stopping by a yard sale with lots of vintage clothes and bags and unfortunately a few were mothy smelling. I took to the internet and did a little research and found how hard it is to get this smell off your clothes but not impossible.

these bags were a bit smelly

1st option: The Sun..... if you put your clothes outside for as long as you can, we are talking  days possibly the odor will naturally come off, its something to do with the ozone/sun/heat combination but this process is slow and if your in a hurry like I was (well not really but kind of lol) option 2 is better

2nd option:  Take your clothing or items to steam to a well ventilated area or outdoors (i did it outdoors for safety reasons, the gas that is expelled off the clothing can be harmful). Steam your items. A good steaming over every inch inside and outside, everything. I did 2-3 good steamings over each piece and can you believe it the smell was gone. (you can also put it in the dryer on air dry which allows the gasses to expel as well) I only used this method. (I steamed the inside lining of the bags too and i went over the outside and it worked on them so if you have bags try it.)

Final Step: If your clothes now have a basement smell if they are washable throw them in the washer with 2 teaspoons of baking soda and they should be refreshed.

If they aren't washable you could hand soak it in a bucket or sink with the baking soda and let it air dry.

The key to getting the odor off is heat and what actually is making your clothes smell is the gas the mouthballs emit that we cannot actually see on the clothes.

I steamed the clothes and it worked great, got some great stuff for about 10 dollars all vintage

hope it helps you

dimples

LolliSwag

I have been divulging myself into more and more things I love..when I see it at the thrift store I run for it.This shirt was one of those run,snatch and toss in the basket items. I was lucky enough to find 2 shirts like this i love these shirts. Perfect with a pair of skinnies or ripped shorts,with the help of my sister I now can add these to my wardrobe. Enjoy the early post, I woke up all discombobulated and headed for the computer and photoshop, whipping up a fresh post. I looove my giraffe necklace so much, you can see it in the 1st pictures a bit better. I think i love finding retro/vintage accessories at thrift stores more than clothes. I have always been an accessories girl, mainly earrings...the bigger the better,unless going to work of course.

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Nashville Fashion Blog: Girls Night Out @ Belk: September 21, 2011

Nashville Fashion Blog: Girls Night Out @ Belk: September 21, 2011: This event looks like a blast! And after my weekend trip to Belk , I'm pretty sure I could use that $1,000 shoe wardrobe! Here are the de...

Shoplight: Labor Day Sales

FOREVER21
Additional 30% OFF of items on sale already on forever21.com which makes them more affordable, wish it was of everything though. I might have to put in an order. This is for a limited time i think for labor day!

SHOP

Lanebryant

LOTD: Checkboard Picnic

Blazer:THRIFT/Shirt-Target Boyfriend Tee/Pants-Thrifted/Pumps-Cato/Bag-Thrifted


I love this bag and got it for 1.99 at one of my fav thrift stores in nashville


I forgot to mention when I went to colorado I did some thrifting of course. Ill have to give a little review of the stores up there and my feelings on thrifting there. I managed to find a few cute things....i totally have got my brother into thrifting now and we racked up on Cosby sweaters for the winter up there and vintage levi and nike stuff hes def has his own style I def will try to get him to send a pic for the blog he HATES taking pictures.


My new motto a family that thrifts together always styles together lol

LOTD:Paper Girl

So I have been away busy for a while mainly preparing and then helping my brother move to Colorado for college and get situated with school and my other siblings too. Things are finally slowing down and i was capturing outfits while I was away so i will be back updating and posting. I have been refining my style(not really i guess but defining my style ), of course peoples still change and the more confidence I gain the more Im ready to fully wear the things I have always wanted to, but always thought I was to big for.

Another update my brother graciously motivated me to start working out with him a month before he left for school and I am continue the workout plan and new healthy eating plan. I feel so great I was working out before but it was 1 or 2 times a wk or whenever I felt like it, so im glad he did that and got me pumping some iron lol.

Today's LOTD is simple the jacket is def one of my favorite blazers oh yes and i got it for a whole 99 cents. I am unofficially addicted to thrifting myself and my lil sister (btw she is very much so a fashionsita ill have to post her tumblr). I have slimmed down a bit enough to fit some things i loved but had become to small and I was griping about not find alot of clothes thrifting about a month ago but now that im a bit smaller I have been getting more things.

I did a complete closet clean and got rid of all the old clothes i no longer wore or desired to wear which all were mainly in amazing condition and gently used, i take lots of care with my clothes. I donated them to one of the thrift stores i frequent and all the dressier clothes will be going to dress for success a non-profit agency helping women prepare for job interviews and work they provide them with clothes and are in dire need of dressy plus-size clothing. I still have more stuf to get rid of or i need to buy some more storage space geez. Ill be posting the new LOTD right after this

smiles.
Happy to be back!

PS: Yes I was sweating a bit when my brother took those pics it was about 95 with crazy humitdy down in here in TN...... I had just got home and was exhausted