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(Message started by: Woobie on Dec 12^th, 2006, 10:48am)

Title: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Woobie on Dec 12^th, 2006, 10:48am

I am sooooooooo stoopid!!!!

I take Omega 3, 6, and 9 pills. (Fish oil).
I left 4 of them in my pocket of my work pants and washed them.

the whole load of work clothes smells like fish. (bad ass!) and I cannot get the smell out. it's STRONG - even after 5 washings.

When I discovered WHY it smelled like that - i cut the pocket out of my pants .....cuz it was all crusty and nasty.... thought that would help - but NO.

I asked people at work what to do to get the smell out and I was told......

1. vinigar -- tried this - didnt work
2. lemon juice - then someone else told me it might discolor the clothes???
3. baking soda - tried - didnt work
4. tomato juice - dont know how much or what??
5. bleach - cant - will discolor the clothes
6. ammonia - REALLY???

I tried the fabreeze laundry stuff. Didnt work
I tried the oxyclean stuff - didnt work.

so - how do i get the smell out??? anyone have a tip??

The load is full of my work pants and shirts and Ramon's work pants and shirts...we NEED this stuff. I cant just throw it all out....... my work shirts are 40.00 a piece, and there was 4 of them in there.

stoooopid woobie :-/

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Charlotte on Dec 12^th, 2006, 11:01am

Good luck. I've heard of bathing a dog in tomatoe juice to get skunk spray smell off.

Charlotte

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Ghost on Dec 12^th, 2006, 11:07am

Fill a sink with tomato juice but not to full. add pants make sure they get fully submersed. set for about 2-3 hrs. drain or drink your choice, add hot water to soak till water cools drain then wash in cold water . have had to get bad fish smell out when worked at a cannery for a couple months. this worked best for me. good luck.

Mike

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Mattrf on Dec 12^th, 2006, 11:09am

Don’t know if this will work but try soaking them in a solution of Simple Green and water, the stuff breaks down enzymes and oils so it might work?

Matt

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by brewcrew on Dec 12^th, 2006, 1:59pm

on 12/12/06 at 10:48:24, Woobie wrote:

For the combined price of all this shit, you could buy a new pair of pants. 8)

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by BarbaraD on Dec 12^th, 2006, 2:59pm

Invest in some 20 Muleteam Borax and dump several cups in the wash. I usually let it soak for a while, then hit the wash button. Takes smells out of everything I wash (especially greasy dish cloths - those things get yucky at times).

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Woobie on Dec 12^th, 2006, 4:05pm

Yeah, Brew - but in this load was 6 pairs of pants, 4 of my work shirts ($40.00 a piece) and 4 of Ramon's work shirts.... and some socks and stuff.

I am gonna try the Muleteam Borax first - a lot less messy than the tomato juice. (and I have some)

If that doesnt work, I'll try the Simple Green stuff - and

if that doesnt work, I'll try the tomato juice. That's A LOT of tomato juice for a super capacity load of laundry - holy bats that'll take me forever!

shit. it's gonna be a long night :-[

thanks for the input ya'll!

stoopid woobs :-*

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by brewcrew on Dec 12^th, 2006, 4:11pm

Oops. I thought this was just one pair of pants you were talking about.

Yeah, it's worth it to try the borax route.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Ghost on Dec 12^th, 2006, 4:48pm

on 12/12/06 at 16:05:33, Woobie wrote:

Nice part you can actually reuse the juice do 1 garment at a time then rinse in a different sink. 1 poss problem is the color may red up a little if white in that case after washing in cold wash in hot then dry.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Cathi04 on Dec 12^th, 2006, 6:13pm

Hey, Woobster! I have an idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have been dealing with a very rude skunk.........for DAYS!

I have some somewhat used termater juice....want me to send it on????????????

I believe in recycling, don't you???

Trade ya issues.......Cathi ;;D

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Charlie on Dec 12^th, 2006, 6:32pm

For me, a little bit of ammonia has worked to kill odors but I've not used it in a machine. Probably couldn't hurt.

Good luck.

Charlie

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 12^th, 2006, 6:33pm

Quote:

stoopid woobs

I HOPE THAT THIS IS THE LAST TIME I EVER HEAR YOU SAY THIS TINA. ;)

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Woobie on Dec 12^th, 2006, 6:55pm

Dont worry Linda.............
I promise to take my pills the next time and never leave them in my pockets again!!!!!!!!!

I cannot BELIEVE how strong of a smell those 4 pills give a whole super capacity load of laundry!!

UGH! [smiley=hurl.gif]

ya gotta admit - that was a bonehead thing to do!

thanks for the help peoples!
woobs

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by minnie on Dec 12^th, 2006, 9:24pm

Tina I googled this and you are not the only person who has had this problem.here are some sites.hope you get the smell out and can laugh about it soon.
Cathi, Hope your pole cat problems end soon.we get lots of them around here.stinky road kill :-X

Minnie
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf789978.tip.html
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Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Woobie on Dec 13^th, 2006, 2:45am

OMG Thanks MINNIE

I'm not the only idiot out there leaving those in your pocket!! They DO smell HORRIBLE!

That'll teach me to forget to take my vitamins!

Today I tried the Borax - no good.

Tonight - i'm soaking them overnight in vinigar (a recipe I got in a PM)........... and we'll see what happens.

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr >:(

I hope you all dont do this........... i also heard that those garlic pills leave a smell that's hard to get out.. .altho i'm sure it wouldn't be as offending as the bad asss smell the fish oil leaves.......

thanks for all the help guys!

woobs :-*

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Redd715 on Dec 13^th, 2006, 8:02pm

Kids and I were just watching myth busters tonight, and they confirmed a remedy that at least neuralizes skunk smell, it may work for this too....Baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and a dash of dish liquid. If it will kill skunk smell it should kill fish.

Worth a shot anyway.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Cathi04 on Dec 14^th, 2006, 1:33pm

LOL>>I've google my goggles off for El Skunko..here's the best, at least in theory, for keeping them away.......
Use equal parts of
Murphy's Oil Soap
Borax, dissolved in 1 cup water
Human Urine
Spray in and around areas where skunk has ventured.

Now, we need to cover an acre, plus on and under about 3000sf of deck, the crawlspace and our basement. I got the Borax, got the oil soap, even have the pressure sprayer........but I think I'm gonna be short on the last item on the list.........
Gotta go now..... gonna make the boyz drink a lot of beer!

Cathi

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by BobG on Dec 14^th, 2006, 5:18pm

My wife says there's Tide detergent with Fabreeze that might work. And extra fabric softner in the rinse cycle.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Kingjames1 on Dec 14^th, 2006, 6:40pm

I'm reminded of the old joke about a blind man who walks by a fish market, tips his hat, and says.....?

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Ree on Dec 14^th, 2006, 9:42pm

Lestoil... works for everything... good luck I hate when that happens......

love ya wooooooobiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeee ree

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by AussieBrian on Dec 14^th, 2006, 9:56pm

Put them in the refrigerator with a bowl of vanilla essence.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by brewcrew on Dec 14^th, 2006, 10:12pm

on 12/14/06 at 18:40:29, Kingjames1 wrote:

I'm reminded of the old joke about a blind man who walks by a fish market, tips his hat, and says.....?

Hello, ladies.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by purpleydog on Dec 14^th, 2006, 10:51pm

Tina,
Have you tried Dawn dishwashing liquid? It take oil and grease out of anything. I've washed my clothes in it from work, after getting grease from the forklift truck on them, and maybe when the grease (or oil) is gone, the odor will disappear.

Good Luck!

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Woobie on Dec 15^th, 2006, 12:31pm

[smiley=laugh.gif]THANK you Gena for calling me and telling me about that.
It's also what Redd Posted..
apparently you were both watching the same thing... and thought of ME ;;D

so i'm trying that today. dawn dish soap, peroxide and baking soda. we'll see

this is soooooooooooooo frustrating!!

it IS getting a LITTLE better after all this.. but still stinks........

thanks a lot you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and human urine?? aaaaaa - NO.
lol [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Redd715 on Dec 15^th, 2006, 12:49pm

Of course we were thinking of you Woobs.

We Love you....

and your fuzzy slippers too.... ;;D

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 15^th, 2006, 1:12pm

Continuing on with the conversation we just had in PM about your MIL Tina....maybe this would be a very good project for her to take on when she gets there. Keep her busy anyway.

Linda

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by taraann on Dec 15^th, 2006, 3:43pm

on 12/12/06 at 11:09:46, Mattrf wrote:

Don’t know if this will work but try soaking them in a solution of Simple Green and water, the stuff breaks down enzymes and oils so it might work?

Matt

I swear by simple green for many things.....never tried it for odors by FYI simple green is very very concentrated (or am I thinking of mean green) hmmm just remember it can be very very soapy so best if you do try it ... do it in the sink so ya don't make too many suds in the washer.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by JeffB on Dec 15^th, 2006, 7:10pm

Have a New York city cab driver wear your uniform for about an hour and a half. The B.O. should kill the odor, then do the simple green treatment.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Bethany1 on Dec 15^th, 2006, 7:46pm

What a bummer! After all is said and done, I would definitly soak those babies in some bath and body works shower gel, just to get a fruity scent instead of simple green, vinegar smell. However, you really dont want to be smelling like flowers and fish at the same time either. blahhhh.. Poor woobs... Hang them outside too.. might be worth a shot.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Woobie on Dec 16^th, 2006, 9:18am

Well - the trick from the myth busters show did it.

(thank you Gena and Pegg!)

i think the dish soap cut the oil.............that's all i can think of........ but whateva - it worked.

the smell is GONE. ;;D

thank you guys!

i cannot believe it came out. I had almost written the whole load off........

smoooches
woobs

And the moral is.......... TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by burnt-toast on Dec 16^th, 2006, 9:33am

Try one of the scent elimators used by hunters. They come in spray applicators and as detergents that are added to the wash. These should help.

Best Wishes,

Tom

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by chewy on Dec 16^th, 2006, 9:38am

Quote:

just to get a fruity scent

Quote:

4 of Ramon's work shirts.... and some socks and stuff.

Hey Ramon. Have a Nice Day! 8)

Stay clear of Art Shows and Antique stores!.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Redd715 on Dec 16^th, 2006, 10:45am

Glad that it worked for you Sis...

Now for future reference....to get out ball point pen ink, saturate the ink stain with rubbing alcohol and let soak a few minutes while brushing it with an "old" toothbrush, then rinse in cold water. Repeat until stain is removed.

Hydrogen peroxide will also lift out blood stains as long as they are fresh and have not been set in by the heat of a dryer or hot water. Again, soak the stain and brush with a tooth brush and rinse in cold water. repeat until stain is gone.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by brewcrew on Dec 16^th, 2006, 10:53am

Another handy point of reference for future use: the WD-40 website's list of 2000 uses for WD-40.

http://www.wd40.com/pdfs/WD-40_2000UsesList.pdf

There are many laundry applications. You'd be surprised what this stuff will do.

Title: Re: Need a tip..........(not CH)
Post by Richr8 on Dec 16^th, 2006, 12:54pm

Whew! Glad you found that tip. I would have suggested getting a shallow pan, dousing in lighter fluid and striking a match to the lot.

Glad you were able to save 'em