Removing Mothball Smell From Clothing

I put a bunch of clothes in a plastic container and then put in some moth balls since I was storing them in the basement. Now that I need to get into them they stink and washing them does not remove the smell. Can I soak them in anything to remove this smell permanently?

Misslilly from Holden, MO

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Request: Removing Mothball Smell From Clothes and Coats

Removing Mothball Smell From Clothing

The smell is actually a gas so airing them out is the best way I would think. I have the same problem and I am going to hang them out for a few days. (09/25/2006)

By kathleen