Help! Can't get the smell out!

[JasonBanz]

A friend of mine purchased a game worn Chris Cooley jersey from the MNF game against the Steelers. It was unwashed and it reeks of BO. Is there any way of getting the smell out without washing it?

[GarkoCollector]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Febreeze maybe or maybe spray it with an Odor Neutralizer spray. Airwick makes some I know.

[AWA85]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Why in the world would you want remove the smell from a true game??? I think there was a thread a long time ago about this topic, Febreeze also could be an option?

[JasonBanz]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Ok thanks. The smell is pretty bad. I understand its the smell of a true gamer, but its strong!

[Vintagedeputy]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Spray it with Febreeze and then toss it in a plastic garbage bag with a few fabric softener sheets. Tie the bag tightly and let the jersey sit for a week or 2.

[allstarsplus]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Before I knew about Febreeze I would leave the jersey in a box and over time the stink would get better. I actually got a TBTC of a pitching coach that was horrific!

You have to Post this on Chris Cooley's site!!! Here is the link:

http://chriscooley47.com/contact_us

[allstarsplus]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

You have to Post this on Chris Cooley's site!!! Here is the link:

http://chriscooley47.com/contact_us

fanmail@chriscooley47.com is the email. Chris has a great Blog and is always a lot of fun away from the football field.

[slam]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

I might have a solution for you. There is a company called Flat D Inovations that makes this garment bag that is suppose to suck the smell out of clothes. I haven't tried it yet, but it has good reviews.n

[mvandor]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Old school solution.

Hang it outside to air it out for a few days.

[thome25.com]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

Go to a sports authority or Joe's. Go to the hunting section and ask for a sent removal spray. It will not harm the jersey nor will it make it smell like a prom dress. It will remove any and all odor without washing it...

[metsbats]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

I have a pair of Gary Carter game used shin guards from 1986 which reek. I put them in a plastic bag which has contained the stench. If I ever was to display them I would put them in a acrylic display case to contain it in there.

I never considered using anything to take the smell out as it takes away from the authenticity of the piece. Additionally i'm not sure what long term side affects putting external chemicals on them are to the material.

But that's my preference.

[beavisrules]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

I do something similar to mvandor - I will hang the jersey in the garage in an open area/space for about 1-2 weeks and it is amazing how much improved the smell will be without applying anything to the jersey - even jerseys with cigarette smell not noted on ebay listings. Note that this works much much better during cold seasons. Also make sure you don't have any moths that hang out in your garage on a regular basis!

[flaco1801]

Re: Help! Can't get the smell out!

[DantleyHOF]

Getting out a bad smell on a football jersey

Hi Forum,

I just bought on ebay a game used football jersey. When I got the game used football jersey via the mail. The person I got the jersey from, could of worn the football jersey. The jersey all over has a cologne scented bad smell. I am trying to get out the smell. What should I do? Should I spray it with Lysol to get out the smell? Any suggestion? B.F.

[stlbats]

Re: Getting out a bad smell on a football jersey

I would wash the jersey in the washing machine. If you think the person you bought it from wore it anyway, then it makes no difference if you wash it. Chances are, he has been washing it.

stlbats