How do I get rid of the smell of turps ?

pattricia · 31-10-2010, 10:02

I accidently brushed against some white gloss paint the other day,and got some of the paint on my new fleece. I got the paint off with turps. But couldnt get rid of the smell of turps.

Ive soaked the fleece in cold water with Bicarbonate of Soda in, and rinsed it numerous times and hung it on the line outside, BUT it still smells of turps.

I would have liked to put it in the automatic washer on its own in a pre-wash , then a full wash, but Ive done this before with other clothes, and the washer smells of turps for ages afterwards.

Has anyone got any ideas , how to get rid of the smell ? Maybe some professional Decorators out there would know.

I will be back late today to see if I have any reples.

Plain Talker · 31-10-2010, 10:07

*gross*

it will smell of the turps, as it's an oil, and doesn't dissolve into the water

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medusa · 31-10-2010, 10:18

The only way to remove the turps is to use another solvent to dilute it. Have you tried having it dry cleaned?

pattricia · 31-10-2010, 11:11

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Originally Posted by medusa

The only way to remove the turps is to use another solvent to dilute it. Have you tried having it dry cleaned?

No, but I will give it a try, medusa. If it was an old fleece I would throw it away, but its a new one.

Alcoblog · 31-10-2010, 11:12

Stale urine should do the trick!

melthebell · 31-10-2010, 11:18

brush yer teeth

oh wait you mean you HAVENT been drinking it?

AJ sheffield · 31-10-2010, 11:53

I wouldnt bother, fleeces are dirt cheap anyway, unless it is a Berghaus or North Face.

Treatment · 31-10-2010, 12:23

Cat litter can eradicate a lot of smells, but with it being oil based it may be a problem.

whitewitch · 31-10-2010, 15:36

I'm still hungover from last night, I read the title as "How do I get rid of the smell of turnips"

the_rudeboy · 31-10-2010, 15:52

Rub in some washing up liquid, leave for 15-20 mins then wash it away.

pattricia · 31-10-2010, 16:00

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Originally Posted by whitewitch

I'm still hungover from last night, I read the title as "How do I get rid of the smell of turnips"

Gotta laugh at that WW !!

pattricia · 31-10-2010, 16:01

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Originally Posted by the_rudeboy

Rub in some washing up liquid, leave for 15-20 mins then wash it away.

I will try this as soon as I come off my comp. Thanks !!!

shanes teeth · 31-10-2010, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Treatment

Cat litter can eradicate a lot of smells, but with it being oil based it may be a problem.

Used cat litter will work even better. Just put a bit in each pocket and you'll not get anymore whiff from the turps.

Raychul69 · 31-10-2010, 16:08

Oooohh can I come round and sniff you. I love the smell of turps

pattricia · 31-10-2010, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Raychul69

Oooohh can I come round and sniff you. I love the smell of turps

Really ? But not on your clothes surely ?

pattricia · 31-10-2010, 20:44

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Originally Posted by the_rudeboy

Rub in some washing up liquid, leave for 15-20 mins then wash it away.

This works !!! Just done what you advised, then washed it by hand, then in the washer, and the smell has completely gone. Also no smell of turps was left in the washer. Thanks so much rudeboy !

the_rudeboy · 31-10-2010, 20:56

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Originally Posted by pattricia

This works !!! Just done what you advised, then washed it by hand, then in the washer, and the smell has completely gone. Also no smell of turps was left in the washer. Thanks so much rudeboy !

Nice one. Glad it worked for you.

Pidgeon · 01-11-2010, 06:34

Wear a peg on your nose.

pattricia · 01-11-2010, 13:14

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Originally Posted by the_rudeboy

Nice one. Glad it worked for you.

Just checked the dry fleece this morning to see if all the smell of the turps has gone, and...............................YES IT HAS !!!!!