Is there a smell coming from old quilts and blankets? Freshen up before winter with these easy methods

News India Live, Digital Desk: Winter has arrived and now the time has come to take out the heavy quilts and blankets hidden in boxes and shelves. Due to being closed for a long time, a strange dank smell starts emanating from them, which spreads throughout the room and spoils the fun of sleeping. If you are also troubled by this problem then do not worry. You don’t need to send them for expensive dry cleaning. With some very easy and home remedies, you can remove their bad smell and make them completely fresh and fragrant.

Let us know about some such simple methods:

1. Sunshine is the biggest cure

This is the oldest and most effective method. Spread the blanket or quilt out in good and bright sunlight for at least 2 to 3 days. Sun rays act like a natural disinfectant. It not only completely eliminates the smell of dampness, but also kills the bacteria and germs that grow due to moisture. Just keep in mind to keep turning them every few hours so that both sides get proper sunlight.

2. The magic of baking soda

Baking soda is adept at absorbing odors. Spread your blanket or quilt on a clean surface and sprinkle baking soda thoroughly on it. Leave it like this for about half an hour. After this, you can dust the blanket or use a vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda. You will see that the smell has disappeared.

3. Wonders of white vinegar

White vinegar is also very effective in removing bad smell. Fill a spray bottle with half water and half white vinegar. Now spray this mixture lightly on the blanket. Don’t make it too wet. After spraying, put the blanket to dry in the air or in mild sunlight. The smell of vinegar will disappear on its own after some time and it will also take away the damp smell.

4. Use of aromatic things

When you put the blanket or quilt back in the cupboard after use, you can also keep some fragrant things with them. You can wrap dried lavender flowers, coffee beans, or a bar of soap with your favorite scent in a cloth and place it between the folds of the blanket. Due to this, the next time you take them out, they will be fragrant.

By adopting these easy tips, you can make your winter more comfortable and pleasant.