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gabes_mommy · Sep 8th, 2007, 09:58 PM

I got a bag from Ebay that came to me with a strong smoke odor. What can I do to get the odor out? Thanks in advance for any tips!!!

jennylovexo · Sep 8th, 2007, 10:39 PM

What if you put dryer sheets inside? I know sometimes they remove the color from what they touch so I'd line it with paper towels or something similar and then put a few inside.

If you don't like that idea what about sitting it outside for a few days in a row... you think that might work?

gabes_mommy · Sep 8th, 2007, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by TokiliciousJenY

What if you put dryer sheets inside? I know sometimes they remove the color from what they touch so I'd line it with paper towels or something similar and then put a few inside.

If you don't like that idea what about sitting it outside for a few days in a row... you think that might work?

I had it outside today, but I am afraid it may fade in the sun (I live in SUNNY South Florida) - do you think that's a possibility? Otherwise I can leave it outside on the patio to air out.

SisterBlue · Sep 8th, 2007, 10:57 PM

In my experience smoke is a very difficult odor to remove completely.

Is it something you wanted really bad? If not you might consider asking for a refund.

-SB

jennylovexo · Sep 8th, 2007, 11:03 PM

What if you turn the bag inside out and then put it outside

. What kind of bag is it...if it's a bv that should'nt be too hard and what color is the inside?

gabes_mommy · Sep 8th, 2007, 11:13 PM

It's my Forresta Campeggio. I think I'll find a shady spot for it outside and leave it out there all day tomorrow. The smell isn't over-powering or anything, it is just obvious the seller was a smoker. I'm hoping the smell will fade over time.

djr0658 · Sep 8th, 2007, 11:16 PM

febreeze? maybe..

happy toki · Sep 8th, 2007, 11:54 PM

sun shouldn't make it fade. It's high performance nylon material. o_O

And try to air it out along with putting snuggles/febreeze spray or sheets on it.

gingiemay · Sep 9th, 2007, 01:32 AM

Febreze works really well (my parents live in Europe, where everyone smokes) so we are used to getting that smoky smell out of our clothes. If only there was Febreze for hair and skin!

TokiLoca · Sep 9th, 2007, 03:05 AM

hmmm ... I bough something "smokey" off eBay once, can't remember what it was (probably a purse!). Anywho, I laid it out for a couple of days and that didn't do it. Only after I allowed it to air out for like a week did the smell finally go away. So I think I agree with the rest - lay it out (for days) and throw in some Bounce sheets or Febreze. Let us know if it works!

I HATE THE SMELL OF SMOKE!!

tokibebe · Sep 9th, 2007, 03:49 AM

I like the scent of the Febreze Air Effects (the one that comes in an aerosol-like can), the "linen & sky" one. Also smells a little like a Bounce or Snuggle dryer sheet. It's good because it's light.

I had used the original Febreze spray (kinda more liquidy like a Windex spray or 409 spray) on car seats that needed freshening, and got really nauseated by the smell eventually -- seemed too overpowering.

Hope you can get the smoke smell out...I hate smoke, too!

Otherwise the rumor is that Foresta will be re-released in Hawaii so you can always buy a replacement bag and sell yours lol.

lulumylovely · Sep 9th, 2007, 03:58 AM

I would try sprinkling of baking soda, leave it on and than vacuum it off

Wintress · Sep 9th, 2007, 04:25 AM

My dog threw up on my BV purse (long story). What I did was scrub the purse down with a damp towel. It got most of the odor out, then I sprayed some febreeze and the smell is gone completely.

laurasjeel · Sep 9th, 2007, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by gingiemay

Febreze works really well (my parents live in Europe, where everyone smokes) so we are used to getting that smoky smell out of our clothes. If only there was Febreze for hair and skin!

Which part of Europe are you talking about? Recently smoking has been banned from pubs, clubs, taxis and all places of work within the entire united kingdom. So you never have that smokey smell that you used to, but there were times that everytime you went for a lovely night out you would stink of smoke!

Yay smoking ban

sads_pup · Sep 9th, 2007, 11:36 AM

I would say before putting it out in the sun, cause I think pretty much anything would lighten up in the sun if you leave it there too long, try the dryer sheets and the febreeze. And if that doesn't work maybe get a refund. I hope you are able to get it out though.

Sep 8th, 2007, 09:58 PM	#1
gabes_mommy OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 591	How can I get odor out of my bag? I got a bag from Ebay that came to me with a strong smoke odor. What can I do to get the odor out? Thanks in advance for any tips!!!
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Sep 8th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#2
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Sep 8th, 2007, 10:57 PM	#4
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Sep 8th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#6
gabes_mommy OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 591	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? It's my Forresta Campeggio. I think I'll find a shady spot for it outside and leave it out there all day tomorrow. The smell isn't over-powering or anything, it is just obvious the seller was a smoker. I'm hoping the smell will fade over time.
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Sep 8th, 2007, 11:54 PM	#8
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Sep 9th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#9
gingiemay Principessa Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 674	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? Febreze works really well (my parents live in Europe, where everyone smokes) so we are used to getting that smoky smell out of our clothes. If only there was Febreze for hair and skin!
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Sep 9th, 2007, 03:05 AM	#10
TokiLoca Daydreamer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: TokidokiLand Posts: 422	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? hmmm ... I bough something "smokey" off eBay once, can't remember what it was (probably a purse!). Anywho, I laid it out for a couple of days and that didn't do it. Only after I allowed it to air out for like a week did the smell finally go away. So I think I agree with the rest - lay it out (for days) and throw in some Bounce sheets or Febreze. Let us know if it works! I HATE THE SMELL OF SMOKE!!
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Sep 9th, 2007, 03:49 AM	#11
tokibebe Need intervention!~ Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 140	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? I like the scent of the Febreze Air Effects (the one that comes in an aerosol-like can), the "linen & sky" one. Also smells a little like a Bounce or Snuggle dryer sheet. It's good because it's light. I had used the original Febreze spray (kinda more liquidy like a Windex spray or 409 spray) on car seats that needed freshening, and got really nauseated by the smell eventually -- seemed too overpowering. Hope you can get the smoke smell out...I hate smoke, too! Otherwise the rumor is that Foresta will be re-released in Hawaii so you can always buy a replacement bag and sell yours lol.

Sep 9th, 2007, 03:58 AM	#12
lulumylovely Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 187	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? I would try sprinkling of baking soda, leave it on and than vacuum it off
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Sep 9th, 2007, 04:25 AM	#13
Wintress Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 190	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? My dog threw up on my BV purse (long story). What I did was scrub the purse down with a damp towel. It got most of the odor out, then I sprayed some febreeze and the smell is gone completely.
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Sep 9th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#15
sads_pup ._. Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 172	Re: How can I get odor out of my bag? I would say before putting it out in the sun, cause I think pretty much anything would lighten up in the sun if you leave it there too long, try the dryer sheets and the febreeze. And if that doesn't work maybe get a refund. I hope you are able to get it out though.
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