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Funky old suit

matei

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I recently purchased a '50s vintage suit off of eBay. It arrived in good condition, but with a problem. It smelled of old funk. Imagine an old basement or attic - a deep-seated, musty funk.

I brought it to the dry cleaners, and they initially balked at cleaning it. However, in the end they did - but it did nothing for the smell. The only thing is I have a pressed, good-looking but only slightly-less malodorous suit.

Any suggestions? I would dearly love to hang it in the sunshine for a day - but I live in the middle of London and I'm leaving the day after tomorrow for 2 weeks abroad!

:eek:fftopic:
In the meantime, I've taken my revenge about the fitness-obsessed eejit here at work who hangs his sweaty clothing in our communal closet here at work. I've nestled my funk-impregnated suit amongst his belongings in our closet. :p

That'll teach him to stink up the joint with his dirty ol' trainers.
 

scotrace

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Revenge - a dish best served stinky

Perfect revenge! I love it!

"Sorry mate. Needed to air out the funk. You understand, there's a good lad."


lol lol lol
 

Salv

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Try spraying liberally with Febreeze and leave it to hang for a while - outside for the rest of today and all day tomorrow will be a good start, and you could leave it hanging indoors while you're away. I Febreeze'd an old wool overcoat which had been in my loft for several years and had become musty. I left it to hang in my garage for a few days and it was fine.
 

matei

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Thanks Salv for the advice... Febreeze? Hmmm... I'll ask Mrs. Matei to pick some up while she is out and about.

I thought that the dry cleaning would've done the trick - but I admin that I don't know all that much about the process.
 

Salv

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I got the spelling wrong - it's actually Febreze (without a double 'e' in the middle) and apparently it lifts out odours, rather than just masking them. The UK website doesn't have very much info, concentrating on a new anti-allergen spray, but the US website shows the full range of sprays.

It worked well for me but, don't forget, YMMV...
 

BellyTank

I'll Lock Up
Try some steam (like a hot, steamy bathroom) first then a dowsing in something pleasant smelling, followed by a darned good hanging-out-the-window, or alternate fresh air source. It has worked for me but vintage leather funk is more stubborn...

See you in London in late January funk-muffin.

B
T
 

skillbilly

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Febreze should do the trick, but it will take more than one liberal application. I purchased a fez online and it arrived smelling like several ashtrays. The smell did go away after several sprayings and being outdoors.

good luck!
 

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