removing the smell of damp from a sofa

[kildarechick]

does anyone have any idea how to do this? have tried washing it with shaving foam but no luck. any ideas appreciated. thanks

[sparkwell]

Hi Kildarechick

A cut onion is very good for absorbing smells as is bread soda. For carpets if you sprinkle bread soda on them leave for a little while and then hoover off it takes away smells so it should work for a sofa. Fresh air is brilliant too so you could leave the cushions outside and it should help. Another tip is tumble dryer sheets like bounce. Unzip a cushion if it persists and put one inside. I have a spare box of them if you like I can pop it in the post to you as I very rarely use my tumble dryer.

Hope these help!

[Merienne]

By shaving foam do you mean textile foamwash? Because Tesco has a spray can with textile wash. It's kept with their car stuff, but obviously works just as well on all furniture. I've used it on both a mattress and a sofa, and it works a treat and smells citrusy, but not in an owerpowering way, just fresh. Get's rid of stains as well. You spray it on, rub it in with a sponge, wait until it's dry and then vacuum up the residue powder. I've tried breadsoda as well, but I find that it is hard to get it all away when you vacuum.
Good luck/ Merienne

[Angelsfishingrod]

hi there, just wondering have you tried just washing it down with fabric softener?? dont soak it, just damp cloth with some in a bowl, might help.
or the other brands of fabric spray might work. Fresh air would be good like other lady said. Hope you find something to help. :)

[Bawnie]

Hi there, what about getting a professional in to clean it? Might be worth it?

[davidalise]

I had a similar problem and found johnsons baby powder solved it for me.