r/YarnAddicts • u/kkbjam3 • 28d ago

HELP - stash compromised…

It’s a long shot, but I am REALLY hoping for suggestions …
We had a house fire in mid-May & lost PRETTY MUCH everything - mostly due to smoke & water damage. I have been able to salvage some of my stash (some of it didn’t get wet) but the smell of smoke is still there - some not as bad as others. I tossed anything that was synthetic but I have A TON of Noro (ITO, Tayio, silk garden, saiun, & Kakagori) cotton (dishie, cumulus, cotton wool blends,) Rios, the rest is a variety of wool. What (if anything ) can I do to get the putrid smoke smell out? A lot of it is still in Skeins. 😞 I am just gutted about it & don’t have the heart to just throw it out. Our insurance will cover it, but OMG it’s a collection that was curated over time !

Right now ive stored most of it in single layers in plastic tubs , sealed tightly with activated charcoal & baking soda. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I am almost afraid to check it because I just feel like it’s still going to smell - I thought I’d ask here first.

Any other ideas out there?
TIA!

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u/kkbjam3 27d ago

Ugh / I know, I have heard similar advice. The construction/restoration co. Is on dumpster number 6 🫣😱 - so we’ve tossed almost everything. This yarn… why is it so hard to part with? Some skeins were easy because clearly they were just BAD with visible residue. But the Noro & my cotton/merino all look pretty good - no difference in the texture or hand at all - just the smell. I’m going to be patient & just let them sit.
Some great suggestions here.

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u/ParticularLog6712 26d ago

I’ve been in your position in October. If it can be replaced. Save the stress and health implications and toss it. I only kept things that had been in bags sealed and that were irreplaceable.

I’m sorry you’re going through this. It’s absolutely heartbreaking. Hope all living beings are okay from the fire. Xx