Olly Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I swear by Febreze to get rid of smells. I don't know about the environmental aspects, but dry-cleaners don't use environmentally friendly products either! However, if they have been in a smokey environment then it may not be the whole answer. My mum smoked, and EVERYTHING we took out of the house after she died was coated in a thin layer of brown ... pictures, furniture - you just don't realise how much effect it has, and she wasn't a heavy smoker either! so steaming or hoovering with bicarb could help - you might find the colours come up even brighter! worth trying a bit of a 'patch test' on a bit you think won't show. Sorry I have no experience of dealing with old fabrics - have you tried the National Trust website, they must have lots of experience n this sort of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I've really enjoyed reading this thread, great for a Friday I hope you manage to get your curtains cleaned. Maybe you could post some before and after pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 I just hung them up and they are still a little musty but getting better Lesley and Claret can comment as they have bith seen them I decided not to use anything on them as they are so old and pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
