Accident in Preschool

Updated on August 20, 2008
M.L. asks from Red Rock, TX
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Hi Moms,

I have a 2 year old who is learning how to be potty trained and well he had an accident at pre-school yesterday...lets just say I can't get the smell off his shorts. I've washed it three times and soaked it in detergent and the smell is still there. I don't want to throw his shorts away because there pretty much new. Does anyone know how to get rid of the smell in his shorts??? Please Help!

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W.C.

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Try white vinager in the wash. We also like the Spray'n Wash. It is only $2 and smells great and takes stains out great too. Good luck

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B.P.

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Febreeze has a liquid febreeze that you use in the washer. I have a 1 and a 2 yr old. I use it on their stinky stuff all the time. It gets all nasty smells out.

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L.F.

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Would you believe me if I told you AMMONIA! It helps with thte mildew smell you get when you leave your laundry in the wash too long - and then dry them and so forth. I use a cup with every load I put in with my regular detergent - HOWEVER DO NOT ADD WITH BLEACH!

I hope this helps - loard knows laundry is not peeve - It can take me days to finish a few loads, lol

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C.T.

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Polly's Pet Store has awesome stuff called "Natures' Miracle". Works wonders on most every smell out there.

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R.L.

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There is also a product called Nature's Miracle that gets out pet stains and other biological stains.

Unfortunately since you've already tried washing, you may have chemically set the smell. If you try all of these and it doesn't work, then that is why. You may end up having to throw them out.

Always try something that will neutralize the smell first, like vinegar or Nature's Miracle. (I wouldn't reccomend Febreze it's not good for sensitive skin and will most likely set the smell.)

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G.M.

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Try putting them out side for a day or two to air out the smell.

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T.V.

answers from Houston on

Try soaking them in plain old white vinegar, then wash them in cold water with you next load of clothes. Vinegar is a great all natural odor absorber/eliminator!

Good luck!

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K.W.

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White Vineger and Baking Soda. 1/2 cup of each with your laundry detergent works wonders!!!

We've found that it's best to WASH the garment first with the above items. Then, if the smell is still there, then soak. When we soaked first the smell kinda seemed to settle in the fabric even more.

That's what works for us. Good luck!

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