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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #15 on: 31 December 2013, 21:30:25 »
I will wash it again with my normal detergent, once I bought some tennis balls. If the smell doesn't go away then will try some Borax. Is it suitable for delicates? Seems like a heavy duty product. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intralabs-Borax-Powder-Decahydrate-1Kg/dp/B003DU5NTW

Drying it in an airing cupboard is a good idea but still leaves the down in lumps
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« Reply #16 on: 31 December 2013, 21:42:52 »
I believe her exact words were "Yes of course you can!", then she googled to be sure and confirmed it ;)

I did ask how much to use and her answer was "I'd just eyeball it" .. So that probably doesn't help much!
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #17 on: 31 December 2013, 22:08:00 »
Quote from: SMD on 31 December 2013, 21:30:25
I will wash it again with my normal detergent, once I bought some tennis balls. If the smell doesn't go away then will try some Borax. Is it suitable for delicates? Seems like a heavy duty product. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intralabs-Borax-Powder-Decahydrate-1Kg/dp/B003DU5NTW

Drying it in an airing cupboard is a good idea but still leaves the down in lumps
Don't get down in the dumps about your down in lumps.
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #18 on: 31 December 2013, 22:34:50 »
Quote from: STEMO on 31 December 2013, 22:08:00
Quote from: SMD on 31 December 2013, 21:30:25
I will wash it again with my normal detergent, once I bought some tennis balls. If the smell doesn't go away then will try some Borax. Is it suitable for delicates? Seems like a heavy duty product. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intralabs-Borax-Powder-Decahydrate-1Kg/dp/B003DU5NTW

Drying it in an airing cupboard is a good idea but still leaves the down in lumps
Don't get down in the dumps about your down in lumps.
:) :) :) :y Ste you are a looney
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #19 on: 31 December 2013, 22:59:21 »
Quote from: tidla on 31 December 2013, 21:09:29
Just keep it as your " going down the dole office" outfit.

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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #20 on: 31 December 2013, 23:27:28 »
Quote from: aaronjb on 31 December 2013, 21:42:52
I believe her exact words were "Yes of course you can!", then she googled to be sure and confirmed it ;)

I did ask how much to use and her answer was "I'd just eyeball it" .. So that probably doesn't help much!
In the same way as Eye Ball Paul 'drinks' vodka :o
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #21 on: 01 January 2014, 00:00:16 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger on 31 December 2013, 22:59:21
Quote from: tidla link=topic=120404.msg1530859#msg1530859
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Just keep it as your " going down the dole office" outfit.

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Might bag myself a house that way too, innit
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #22 on: 01 January 2014, 00:27:03 »
New year, new jacket time.

Its a time of year for giving, so dump it your local charity shop ;D
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #23 on: 01 January 2014, 01:05:38 »
Down is a sod too wash without ruining it.

The smell will be a result of the chemicals use to sterilise the down at point of manufacture-it will lessen with time.

Washing normally will damage the down and stop it lofting correctly. Detergents and fabric soft enters will cling to the down and feather and stop lofting, meaning insulation. Clumping will do the same.

Wash again, use detergent but no fabric softener. Put through on a few extra rinse cycles.

Then tumble dry with several tennis balls till fully dry and the coat puffs up fully. A moderate heat for longer time is better than high heat for short time. Don't air or line dry. Radiators will also be of no use if you want to maintain the coat.

A pure soap detergent is best, but as unlikely to be had, normal with extra rinses is the next best thing.

The quicker it drys the less it's likely to smell, but once dry air for a few days and it will go. Don't be tempted to use chemicals to mask the smell it likely damage the down and ruin the coat

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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #24 on: 01 January 2014, 07:55:30 »
Good advice there.

I have a delicate detergent for wool which I will use and did previously read about putting it through another wash without detergent to fully rid of any soap residue. I will buy three tennis balls tomorrow and take it down the laundrette again for drying. It was recommended to put down jackets through short cycles of low heat as it cools even further towards the end of each cycle. Hopefully it won't stink this time
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #25 on: 01 January 2014, 09:26:33 »
see how much it would be to dry clean it
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #26 on: 01 January 2014, 11:11:33 »
How did your coat get soaked in urine in the first place then??  ???  ::)  :)
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #27 on: 01 January 2014, 16:35:36 »
Quote from: SMD on 01 January 2014, 07:55:30
Good advice there.

I have a delicate detergent for wool which I will use and did previously read about putting it through another wash without detergent to fully rid of any soap residue. I will buy three tennis balls tomorrow and take it down the laundrette again for drying. It was recommended to put down jackets through short cycles of low heat as it cools even further towards the end of each cycle. Hopefully it won't stink this time
Sniff the drier before hand, just in case someone peed in all of them :-X
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #28 on: 01 January 2014, 18:46:12 »
LOL  I intend to  ;D

 
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Re: How to get the smell of urine out of clothes
« Reply #29 on: 04 January 2014, 20:40:57 »
Well 5 hours drying time and £15.50 later my coat is back and in better shape than ever. Doesn't smell like a tramp has been living in it either
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