Is it harsh when dry or when the baking soda is wet? I was going to to dump in dry and then vacuum it up and then wash in dawn bath.
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Is it harsh when dry or when the baking soda is wet? I was going to to dump in dry and then vacuum it up and then wash in dawn bath.
I thrifted a leather jacket with smoke smell. I couldn't get the smell out. I let it air out for several weeks, I put it in the dryer (no heat) with dryer sheets. Dry cleaning it finally worked. It cost over $50, though.
Recently I bought a bag off Etsy with a perfume smell. I had asked specifically about smells.
I put it in a plastic box with aquarium charcoal for a month. And that worked.
For something like that I would try alternate methods. I once had a stinky bag though I don't remember what the smell was, I added several drops of cinnamon essential oil (used to use them for fragrance stuff) to the bath and it helped a lot. If you are keeping it for yourself maybe try that? It had a bit of a cinnamon smell afterward that eventually faded, but surprisingly it actually meshed really well with the leather smell.
I once mistakenly dumped dry baking soda (instead of cornstarch) on an oily stain on a red 1970s-era "glove tanned cowhide" bag. I let it sit for several hours, brushed it off, then dunked the bag.
A lot of the red dye came out in the bath. The result was that the oily stain spread, and there was now a lighter area around the stain.
I agree with whateve, baking soda is too harsh. You might try vinegar in the bath, drying outside, sealing it in a covered plastic bin with charcoal or baking soda in bowls around it, and repeated outdoor airings.
Good luck, and sorry you're having to deal with this!
Thanks everyone! Here's the plan: I am going to put the baking soda in a container so it doesn't touch the bag. Bath next day and dry. I may spray Zorbx but can't decide whether I should use it before or after a bath.
I hate when seller's don't disclose the bag smells of smoke. I really don't want to dispute with Mercari where I bought it because they want pictures as it happened with another bag before. Seriously? how do you capture pictures of smoke smell of a bag? There are bunch idiots working there too, not just Posh. I just gave up and let them cancel my refund request rather than dealing with the idiot who emailed me. I am going to see if I can dry clean that bag as it's a special edition gallery tote with faux shearling trim.
I'd rather drink it.. seems like a waste otherwise! J/k! Thanks!
If I may say it (again), OdorZout is the best and least messy way to get rid of ANY odor. I literally swear by the stuff. I've said it lots of times here and hope I'm not sounding like a broken record! [emoji4]
The app isn't displaying the name correctly but it's o d o r z o u t available at Ace Hardware and Amazon.
Lol, I was answering above as you posted. I have used this stuff on animal urine, smoke, and "old" smells and much more...and it is terrific. It's a granule formula that you just sprinkle on and put a fan on it overnight and shake the granules out. I've used on floors, purses, in laundry, tile, etc. IT'S AWESOME! [emoji23]
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You'll probs have to call Ace to see if they stick it. If not, they can order it. They might grumble because they have to order by the case but they'll do it. I didn't know how much I expected to use and ordered a case. It will last until I die....lol