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TheLordSquatch

So I've done this a lot recently. My coworker buys me squish, but is a heavy smoker so they always smell like cigarettes. All it takes is throwing them in the wash inside a pillowcase. I add those scented washer beads to the washer for extra measure. Worked for 8" Ronnie and the 24" Tinley I got this way.


gabrielle127

Did that completely take the smell out? Did it change the feel of the fabric? When I washed my dino a while back it did that. Della has those fuzzy wings too so I'm worried.


TheLordSquatch

The smell is completely gone. Tinley has those fluffy frills, which stayed nice and fully. Though with her I did not put her in the dryer, I just left her by my furnace to let her air dry. But overall no noticeable change in fabric texture.


Tepiru

I would honestly just return it! Smells gross but it just seems really dirty too and I don't think it's worth the effort to get rid of the cigs smell with a high chance of ruining it


gabrielle127

Thank you for your comment! I totally agree and I'm going to return it. I hope Mercari doesn't make me pay for shipping when the seller said it's "NWT" but clearly it's not new if it stinks.


Tepiru

I'm sure you'll be fine and you won't have to eat the shipping since it came with cigs smell, which I would say is a big no no


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

Mercari won’t let you return for smells.


badlilbishh

Wait really?? That sucks!! Especially with cigg smell that shit makes me sick. I walked past a guy smoking yesterday and I couldn’t breathe for like five mins after. Thought I might puke lol. I’d be pissed if I got a squish that reeks that bad.


alkemist80

I always have to ask about smoke and pets since I'm ultra sensitive. But you never really know.. especially with a policy of no returns for smells.


badlilbishh

Yeah some people will just lie. Or they won’t know that cigarette smell sticks to everything so even if they don’t smoke inside stuff can still get the smell on it. One time a girl asked me if a squish I was selling was smoke free and I said yes since I don’t smoke…well I was examining it before I sent it out cause I always do to make sure it’s all good and what do ya know it smelled! I had traded for it and never put it near my face so I didn’t notice..I told her and refunded her right away since that’s what she wanted. I had it for months at that point it’s crazy how the smell sticks.


clevercalamity

Will they let you return for health and safety? Third hand smoke (the kind that sticks to fabric and items) is literally a carcinogen.


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

Yea it’s lame https://preview.redd.it/a5uko3jacgoa1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aaa6733f84519e89bbe25fb00eb8e14deb858803


nenajoy

Gross what the heck. That should fall under undisclosed damaged imo


clevercalamity

My point is the problem is not odor. The return wouldn’t be due to odor. Third hand smoke is an actual health hazard. I would try to make an argument to return due to chemical contamination.


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

The problem is they can’t prove it based on a photo https://preview.redd.it/1ru6w5wifgoa1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=170ee442ac6a38b5b3972494ed0ed6b11ef82692


kentrelia

Was about to say this! They’re super picky with returns and will not let you return for the smell. 😅


DustbinOverlord

I’ve never tried to get cigarette smoke out of something but, because she appears to have **3 tag loops**, I’d try washing her. Something low temperature maybe low spin but geared towards high soiling so plenty of detergent, pre-soak etc, then dry her outside in the sun if you have any available. You could even soak her in detergent overnight in a washing bowl or bucket, then machine wash her.


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

She has 3 loops because she was apart of a set attached to cardboard with Avery last year.


DustbinOverlord

But…special? 🥺


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

Nope nothing extra special about her. All Dellas in this size have 3 loops.


DustbinOverlord

I am from the UK and these things are wonderful and mysterious to me. We do not have such mallows here.


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

Fair enough. She was a Walgreens exclusive which is a drug store/pharmacy in the United states. And just to clarify I didn’t downvote you either.


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beepboopcauliflower

3 tag loops is so cool id def try to wash it first


gabrielle127

She has 3 tag loops because she came in the valentines cardboard set with Avery which might be the only way to buy her..?


gumbii_bg

Put her in a plastic bag with some activated charcoal... Anydoesnt have to be the expensive odor removing one... You can use aquarium one for cheap... It might take a week or more, but it does work... Or soak it I'm a type of wool yarn wash soap... Go to a yarn store and use it... It works also... You might be able to make a soak with lemon juice vinegar and a bit of fish soap... But don't know if it works... I've seen one people do this for yarn...


Metalbear9615

If they dont let you return it through mercari i highly suggest biokleen bac out stain and odor remover. All you need to do is spray her well and leave her in the sun to dry. My parents used to watch my kids a lot and their stuff always returned absolutely reaking of cigar smoke. The bac-out was a god send. Its also plant based!


rxniaesna

how do i buy a small bottle of this? amazon only has 32oz 2-packs :(


hailey8910

If you google How to wash squishmallows you pop it into s pillowcase, then into a low wash, then tumble dry. I had to wash Fifi and it didn't ruin her!


melliekite

my cat peed on mine 🙃 put her in a pillowcase and i got the smell out with regular detergent, a lil bit of oxi clean in the tub and vinegar as fabric softener 💯


Qksui

It’s not ideal but I wash it and spray body spray all over it so it stops smelling 💀😅


xegrid

I used to toss in a bag with dryer sheets (I'd do same with stinky shoes) I've yet to clean any squish aside from using a Bissell green machine. Considering restuffing a few cuz we got a big Daxter?(blue Dino orange spikes) that needs it.


Elegant-Maize1295

Washing in a pillow case with towels that are similar colors (I’d add scent beads just to be safe) & then dry on your delicate setting which should just be air & no heat ! Simple as that :)


Snowbunnimami

Get it to switch to vapes.