How do you get mothballed smell out of clothes?

Question

I got 3 pair of ladies cotton slacks at a rummage sale recently. I've washed them 3 times and they still have a strong odor. Does anyone know how to get this smell OUT!?! I can't wear them with the odor. Thanks for any ideas.

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Soak with vinegar in cold water overnight, then launder as usual. I would use 2 cups of vinegar.

M. M.. · Answer

Mothball smell can be made less noticeable by laying the pants in strong sunlight for a few hours, turning them over to make sure all sides get sun exposure. Then try laundering them again..

Jan Loehr · Answer

You may still need to get some Febreze Fabric spray to use for awhile until the odor is washed out...it is great for sheets on the bed, pillows too so it should help with the mothball odor...

Joy30150932 · Answer

Charcoal might help. Place in a plastic bag with the slacks and leave for a while.

Martha Warren · Answer

Try soaking them in a vinegar water mixture.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Try Febreeze for Fabric

Lisa S. · Answer

Soak them in a solution of baking soda and water.

Lyc8376711 · Answer

Let the sock dry in the sun. Hang the outside

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