How Can I Get Rid of the Smell of Moth Balls?
The smell of moth balls is so characteristic that most of us can recognize it even months after moth balls have been removed from a home. The good thing about the smell of moth balls that lingers for so long that it keeps protecting clothes even after the ball itself has dissolved. The bad thing is that the smell of moth balls will usually stay on clothes even after they have been washed repeatedly. If you have tried to remove the smell of moth balls from clothes, you know how hard it can be. The most common way of doing is to hang the clothes in the sun on and off for at least a week. This seems to work especially well if the clothes are hung dry, before attempting to wash them even once. After the smell has dissipated, it could also help to wash the clothes with a little vinegar added to the water. It may also be possible to remove the smell of moth balls by sealing the clothes in a plastic bag together with a powerful deodorizer, such as dryer sheets or a sachet of dry lavender. Lav
