Getting allergens out of clothes?
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| Tue, 07-27-2004 - 9:33am |
I have just gotten some fabulous hand-me-over clothes from my SIL. They fit beautifully, and they're stuff like Ann Taylor and Earl Jeans!
Problem? They came from a cat-full house (and from being in the house for just a second, I'm thinking they weren't totally loving the litter box, if you KWIM.)
So anyway, I tried washing as usual and then running thru the dryer (thinking that might take out some of the allergens). I tried baking soda and a vinegar rinse. I tried letting them dry outside in the breeze. I even used the advice of the girls at the allergies board and FROZE some garments, lol. I'm at a loss - the smell is gone, but I just had to take off a pair of twice-washed jeans because I was sneezing & my eyes started itching & running.
And then of course we've got the silk and rayon dry clean onlys. Sigh. Dryel, no luck. Dry cleaning, no luck. Even handwashing and line drying several times didn't do it.
I know I could just pass the stuff on to a consignment store or Goodwill, but now I'm at the warped "I'M GOING TO WIN THIS BATTLE" stage... but... I don't think I can win...
Is there any sort of washing stuff that's aimed specifically at removing pet allergens? Or do you guys know any "secrets"?
Thanks so much!


Hi Triptaker.
Anyone know of anything like that, and where I'd find it?
Thanks!
That may work.