How do you get the smell out of nylon shirts?

My Fashion teacher who is involved in theater told us to keep costumes fresh from daily wear. They would spray the underarms with a mix of water and vodka. I don't know the portions but it would kill the smell and freshen the garment for daily use.

Place your shirt in a bucket and fill 1/2 full with cold water. Shake in 2 cups baking soda and stir. Add 1 cap ERA liquid landury detergent and stir. Leave in cool place for 24 hours and then wring out by hand. Launder as usual with warm water laundry. In future, remember that some NYLON garments don't allow for body breathing and should not be purchased. It is a good idea to purchase a washable blend.

I would soak it in a mix of 1/2 cold water, 1/2 vinegar, then let it drip dry outdoors. If you can let it hang in the sun and fresh air (on a clothesline or balcony) for a day or longer, that would probably be a big help! (I never heard of the vodka suggestion -- interesting!)

Buy some OUT in the Pet department at WalMart. Pour some in whatever container you want to wash the shirts in, even in the washer. It smells like vanilla extract. Of course, if you don't like Vanilla then maybe some Febreze or vinegar might help.

Tawnda

May 11, 20040 found this helpful

You could also be overheating the materials in the shirt. Try drying the garment on low, cool heat or hanging it to dry.