stinky top- suggest a cure.

[Binx]

I have this lovely black lycra type synthetic material top that I can't get a distinct doggy odour out from. I had washed it with other tops and by itself; yet still the smell continues.
I thought about washing it in vinegar but because its black I don't want to damage the colour.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

[Heather]

Have you tried soaking it for at least 12 hours with Borax or Baking Soda. I'm not sure of exact amounts, I just threw the powder in and swirled it around......used to work on perspiration odour on the ex's shirts.....then wash as normal.

Neither will fade the colour.

[lucyloo]

Yes, I was thinking along the same lines as H.
Even Bi Carb of Soda??? Magical stuff

[Naomi]

I had a few stinky tops courtesy of sweaty bike riding and I tried a lot of things (most unusually, a mix of water and mouth wash as a pre-wash spray). Nothing really worked but that was more the ingrained sweaty smell, I think doggy smell should be easier to remove (unless the dog has actually been wearing the shirt while bike riding?!). I think synthetic fabrics are quite colour fast in general aren't they? So hopefully any soaker wouldn't affect the colour. I never had any colour damage using vinegar (just white vinegar) but I also didn't find it particularly useful in getting rid of odours.

[dizzy lizzy]

buy a new one, don't let the dog wear it.

[Binx]

lol DL & you got me Naomi... the dog was wearing it whilst bike riding.

I'll try the bicard suggestion

Thanks ladies.

[Frannie]

If all else fails there is the Dry Cleaners.....

[jess11]

i ended up giving up!

[Cherie]

Yeah Mal, it's been over a month since you said that..What was the outcome?

[JordyGirl]

File it under B for bin and buy a new one!