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Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: March 30th, 2022, 12:43 pm
by staggy
I have recently bought a lovely 2 piece pvc rain suit from a rainwear fan on eBay, unfortunately they forgot to tell me they smoke 60 a day while wearing it!

it absolutely stinks but I’d like to try and save it. Tried washing with soapy water but made no difference, any tips?
Re: Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: March 30th, 2022, 12:46 pm
by spitfire617
Put on a hanger
Place in shower
rub dertergent into item
Let soak
about 15 minutes later blast item with hotish water
Let drip dry
May have to repeat!
Re: Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: March 30th, 2022, 1:11 pm
by staggy
Thanks I’ll try it again
Re: Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: March 30th, 2022, 6:31 pm
by Rainworshipper
You could try water and bicarbonate of soda, but test it on a small area first in case it alters the fabric. I have sometimes used this to stop my training shoes from smelling if they have got wet.
Re: Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: July 26th, 2022, 8:59 pm
by raincoatboy
Just leave it out for a couple of months and the stench will go away. I had the same issue with a seller on Ebay.
Re: Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: July 26th, 2022, 9:43 pm
by rubgum
spitfire617 wrote: ↑March 30th, 2022, 12:46 pm
Put on a hanger
Place in shower
rub dertergent into item
Let soak
about 15 minutes later blast item with hotish water
Let drip dry
May have to repeat!
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Re: Removing smells from rainwear
Posted: July 27th, 2022, 8:17 am
by debs37
Deep hot was in Lenor..
Repeat if needed.
Debsx