Getting Smell Out of Burlap...

[MarylandWed]

I am DIY'ing burlap table runners. I bought the fabric today and it has that oily/terpentine-y smell. Anyone have any experience getting the smell out? I tried googling but didn't find any tips. Thanks!

[WebLady]

I have no experience, but maybe some sort of Febreze type spray would work?

:goodluck:

[bichonlvr]

Maybe air them out or rub carpet freshener on it! Perfume?? Flavored oil???

[EarlyBird]

Okay, i have no idea, but i know that smell your talking about.. can i ask something though.. Have you checked if anybody is allergic?? Im highly allergic to burlap, the stuff makes my eyes water and itchy, i can smell it a mile away . i just wanted to give you a heads up

[SerendipityCrafts]

I bought a few packages of it to decorate our booth at a craft fair. I was told that it is available without the smelly gunk ..... have you unwrapped it? Perhaps you could bring it back and get the non-smelly version.

BTW - the stuff I bought eventually "aired" out.

[uptowngirl]

If you have any nice sunny days between now and the wedding maybe try laying them outside in the sun... sun "bleaching" works wonders for smells...



another thought - maybe try the dryer on low/no heat with some dryer sheets??

[MarylandWed]

OK! I'll try all! Thanks!

[FFC]

Orange clean!!! Go to an auto parts store and try using the non-pumice Orange Clean. That stuff works majic!