Hi Ladies, we put them on again to wash yesterday, in a very hot wash and rinse, with extra laundry powder. I didn't think of putting in dishwashing liquid, , thank you for the idea Marydean. They soaked for most of yesterday (I paused the machine for a shower, then went out), and I only hung them up this morning. While the machine was going yesterday I swear I could smell an oily smell. It could only have been from the washing. The smell while they are wet is far less than what it was, I shall report back later today when they are dry. The weather up here today is very humid and yucky, so they will take a while to dry I think.