Cleaning a Tallis

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

That reminds me of the old joke where the rabbi tells the priest how he solved the synagogue's rat problem.

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

How's that go again?

A priest is complaining to a rabbi about the rat problem in his church. The rabbi says, "We had a problem like that about ten years ago. But I dealt with it."

"What did you do?" asked the priest.

"It might not work for you," said the rabbi.

The priest insisted.

"Okay," said the rabbi. "I put out a trail of cheese, and the rats followed it up onto the bimah. When all the rats were there, I bar mitzvahed them. I haven't seen them since."

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I skimed and had to re-read but was gonna post - "Be sure to remove the batteries first."

[Disneyphile]

Try sealing it in a bag with a few Bounce sheets (use the actual name brand ones). It takes about a week to two weeks, but it can totally refresh fabric and remove odors without damaging it. I've actually used that method to remove embedded cat urine odor in some items, and it's worked.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Try sealing it in a bag with a few Bounce sheets (use the actual name brand ones). It takes about a week to two weeks, but it can totally refresh fabric and remove odors without damaging it. I've actually used that method to remove embedded cat urine odor in some items, and it's worked.

Which reminds me of another option - dry cleaning bags that you put the garment in and run through your dryer.

[Chernabog]

^^ LFMAO

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

Though it seems odd that there's a website devoted to tallit.

Ha! If there's anything Jews do, it's write down religious instructions.

[BarTopDancer]

Ya, well organized religion isn't really my thing but my Tallis holds some pretty strong sentimental value and while I may never wear it again, I don't want to ruin it.

[€uroMeinke]

I consulted my Rabbi, and he says:

Many dry cleaners in the Pico-Robertson area of Los Angeles will actually dry clean a tallit for free as a special service. No matter where your friend lives, dry cleaners are the only way to go. She should not try to do it herself. Hope this helps.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I consulted my Rabbi, and he says:

Interesting. Thanks.

Not sure when I'd find myself in the Pico/Robinson area but if I do I'll be sure to bring it with me.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Interesting. Thanks.

Not sure when I'd find myself in the Pico/Robinson area but if I do I'll be sure to bring it with me.

Call a local synagogue, they might know a place.

Or Febreze it.