merlina Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Do I win 'odd question of the week' with this one? Very aware of horror stories of bed bugs, moths etc transmitted by clothes/textiles bought on ebay, I always pop such things in the freezer for a day or two. Now I've gone and bought (ooops) some rather posh silk curtains and matching bits and bobs. So: Can I freeze them or will that shatter the silk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Never tried, but I should think that as long as you don't move them while frozen, it should be ok. Can you experiment with one of the matching bits like a tie-back, if you have them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 good plan. There's one of the covers that's damaged (hence being a price I could manage!) so will try with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I found a Daily Mail article online which appeared to recommend freezing delicates and pure wool for at least 12 hours to kill any bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Never thought of hat. What a great tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 This is the article if anyone is interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks I do put everything (fabric wise) i get from ebay in the freezer - often before I open it Have never had any problem before So I'll be trying the delicate stuff as soon as I've cleared some space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
