Here’s some FAQs straight from the Hudson Blanket [URL removed]

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This is what they say about washing a Hudson [URL removed]

“Can I wash my blanket? How should I take care of it?

Yes. HBC point blankets are made of 100% wool and are pre-shrunk as part of the manufacturing process. So you can hand wash your blanket in a gentle detergent like Zero or Woollite. The trick is in the drying. You must gently press or blot the water out by wrapping it in [URL removed] NEVER WRING THE BLANKET. Then lay it out flat to dry, preferably in the shade on your lawn. Since this is pretty awkward for most people, dry cleaning is the recommended care. With normal use your blanket ought not to need dry cleaning very often. But be sure to dry [URL removed]

General [URL removed] Brush your blanket occasionally to raise the nap and dislodge any foreign particles which might be trapped in the fibres. Store it in a cedar chest or closet (preferred) when not in use to protect it from moth damage. If you haven’t got either then wrap securely in an old bed sheet or pair of cotton pillowcases; do not store in plastic or vinyl as you risk damage from humidity. Store folded or hung from a hanger but if storing for any period of time be sure to re-fold so creases do not become permanent. With proper care there is no reason why your blanket should not last for decades – or even longer."

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Get it dry cleaned.

Baking soda works too to remove smells. I had a quilt that smelled like smoke and I put it in a sealed container with baking soda for about a week and that took care of it.

I would be very careful if you decide to wash it. Many of those old dyes are not that color fast and fibers get very delicate with age so wringing is not a good idea. You should roll it up in a towel to remove the moisture.

Febreeze can leave spots on certain fabrics and may cause discoloration down the road plus many people are allergic to it.

If it is a particularly valuable blanket you may want to look into finding a cleaner that specializes in vintage and antique items. They can be a bit of a PIA to find but well worth it for certain items. Many will also do restoration work if the piece needs it.

An old timer in the second hand store business swore by regular old charcoal for ANY smell, even a vintage refrigerator he got once that was a horrid mess. After cleaning it he said he bought a 10 pound bag, tore a hole in the side and put it in and closed the door. Opened it in a week and smell all gone. The charcoal then went on to cook a few dinners after that, so it’s multi-purpose, you’ll get your money’s worth out of it.

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in a bath tub soak it in cold water and your favorite detergent for a few hours! get a friend or two to help wring it out then hang it back up to dry

wrap some charcoal (not the pre treated ones that smell like lighter fluid.) in newspaper, and wrap the blanket around the newspaper, then set it outside during the day for a few days. Mothball smell does dissipate over time all by itself if you let it have some fresh air..charcoal absorbs the smell as well..the combination should do the trick..

Have you tried fabreeze and airing it? Also, I received an item once that reeked of cig. smoke. I placed it in a plastic bag with bounce sheets for a couple of days and that took care of it. Might help in this case.

Cat litter works too. Fill a lidded bucket with cat litter (I use the Fresh Step Super Deodorizer kind), put the blanket in a bag – opened at the top where the litter won’t get on it, put the lid on and let it sit for as long as you can, a week should be good.

Now there are some great idea’s sounds as if I’m not the only one that has to demothball an item……Thanks for all the great ideas and I will let you know which one I use

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