Smelly cashmere - what can be done?

[KillingMeDeftly]

I bought a cashmere jumper on eBay recently and it's in excellent condition but smells of very strong perfume. I've washed it once in wool detergent and it still reeks. I can't hang it outside as it's still too cold. Any idea how I can get rid of the smell?

Oh it's wet!

When it's dry, hang it outside before using any more detergent or anything else on it. A few hour outside in the fresh air should get most of the smell out.

Yes! When I said I'd washed it in wool detergent I meant I'd quite literally just washed it!! I'm going to keep it outside for a bit tomorrow too but kicking myself for not washing it last week when there was at least a little sunshine.

This sounds daft but it worked for me. Put it in a sealed bag or, preferably, a large tupperware box and put it in the fridge for 3-5 days. The bag or the box are essential because otherwise other veg etc in the fridge make pick up the perfume smell.

This might help

www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/mar/02/crotch-blowouts-and-bobbly-knits-how-to-save-secondhand-clothes-from-smells-stains-and-other-surprises

So the jumper spent most of Monday outdoors and it still smells! Especially around the neckline. I guess it's going to have to be a vinegar wash. I also used wool wash for it last week but am wondering if Bold or Ariel would be an option as they probably have stronger cleaning agents.