Getting smells out of yarn?

[MNmomma]

So I bought some yarn off FSOT and the smell of it is making me

Do you think washing it will help?

[MaggieSqrl]

Washing it should definitely help It was probably washed in a scent of wool wash that doesn't agree with you. Try washing and soaking w/ unscented wool wash or baby shampoo, and then air drying for a long time before winding it back into a ball. Good luck, mama!

[MNmomma]

Originally Posted by MaggieSqrl Washing it should definitely help It was probably washed in a scent of wool wash that doesn't agree with you. Try washing and soaking w/ unscented wool wash or baby shampoo, and then air drying for a long time before winding it back into a ball. Good luck, mama!

I think it is the smells from the persons house - doesn't smell like a wool wash

[AmberS]

Katie from Ewe Need It told me to try baking soda.... place yarn in bag with baking soda to absorb the smell, store for a couple of days and then shake out the baking soda.

You might then need to do a quick soak to get the remainder of the baking soda out.

If it doesn;t work, wash your yarn in dawn to strip any of the lanolin that might be holding onto the odor.... then relanolize in a scent of your choice...

[MNmomma]

Thanks for the suggestions!!!