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 Post subject: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:17 pm 
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I recently got a suitcase at the thrift store - it smells of cigarette smoke.

Anyone know any great tried & true ways of dealing with the odor?

I have aired it out - it still needs help.

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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:33 am 
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Could you try some baking soda?
Maybe those odor balls for sneakers?
Fabric softener sheets?
Isnt there something people use for cat urine on carpets?


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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 4:50 pm 
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Maybe spray/mist some vinegar in it??? then sprinkle with a a little baking soda after it dries
Some fabric softener sheets? Febreze?

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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 6:04 pm 
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I was going to say mist with vinegar, also.
Or mabye Baking soda then close it up, so the soda will absorb the odor....


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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:49 pm 
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Thanks for all the suggestions!

I've been saturating it with a vinegar spray, and leaving it out in the sun/air to dry. It seems to have improved quite a bit.

I paid 1.99 for it, and figured it was worth the gamble : )

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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:38 pm 
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dd once found an oilskin coat(couldnt wash it) that was really nice but REAKED of cigarette smoke. I hung it outside in the sunshine and sprayed it with febreeze on and off, it eventually released that awful smell.

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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:41 pm 
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I might have to go for the Febreeze, Briva!

Right now, it smells of cigarette smoke AND vinegar! :roll:

I only paid 1.99 for it, so I hate to spend more than that to clean it up!

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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:18 pm 
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OOh febreeze is great. I can only tolerate the original scent but yes, it's good stuff.


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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:19 pm 
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Have you tired baking soda?? Just open a box and set it inside the suitcase and close the suit case... then just let is sit like that for a few days?
Baking soda is supposed to absorb odors.


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 Post subject: Re: Cigarette smoke?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:27 pm 
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Maybe I should try baking soda - I'm a little skeptical on it, but maybe it could work?

It's amazing how strong cigarette odor gets when you're not used to it any more!

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