How to get a smell out of a bag

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#211
TPFNewbie said:
I learned this from another TPF member. I placed a 20 year old Chanel flap bag that had a musty odor inside a clean garbage bag with an open box of baking soda. I placed an open box of baking soda inside the purse as well. Just make sure that the baking soda inside the purse won't spill by placing the purse on a level surface. I also surrounded the box with tissue just in case. I let it sit for two days. After two days, I let it sit out in open air for about 5-6 hours. Now the purse has that nice leather smell back. Hope this helps!
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I was just going to say baking soda! Great tip! I love baking soda (ps it's a great face scrub if you have any left hahaha) :)
 
#215
I put a small ziploc bag and fill it with baking soda. Then I poke holes into the bag. I close up the purse and set it carefully where it won't get knocked around. It got rid of the musty smell inside one of my bbags.
 
#218
i purchased a leather bag that has a really strong old sweet purfume scent. i am fairly sensitive to smells. i received the bag today from the mail and the scent of it, is giving me a really bad headache. will baking soda and fabric sheets work as well?? please help. :sick::throwup::sick::throwup:
 
#220
sanity said:
I contacted him but he did not replied to my last 2 emails. I think he is travelling. What should I do if I do not hear from him?

This smell reminds me of clothes that are left in the water for many days.
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If the seller does not respond to repeated emails from you, file against against him with Ebay. I assume you bought the bags there?
 
#222
I have had the best luck using a little baking soda in a cup. I put the cup in the bag. I zipper or shut the bag overnight and then remove it the next day. I then repeat this the next day with a new cup filled with baking soda. After about five days, I keep the bag open and in the sun for a bit. Works every time.
 
#223
What about mold? (For several bags, most of them leather and vintage, most in good shape, but some should be handled carefully I think)
I have several bags that have been in my grandmother's attic, which was moldy and the smell is unbearable! The thing is, they are vintage YSL, Fendi etc., so I really want to save them. I've tried stuffing them with air fresheners (you know for the car), baking soda and a bunch of other things I read online, but nothing seems to work :nogood:
And Febreze is hard to find where I live, unfortunately...

Any other suggestions?
 
#224
Luluguinnessgal said:
What about mold? (For several bags, most of them leather and vintage, most in good shape, but some should be handled carefully I think)
I have several bags that have been in my grandmother's attic, which was moldy and the smell is unbearable! The thing is, they are vintage YSL, Fendi etc., so I really want to save them. I've tried stuffing them with air fresheners (you know for the car), baking soda and a bunch of other things I read online, but nothing seems to work :nogood:
And Febreze is hard to find where I live, unfortunately...

Any other suggestions?
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If its mold, you have to kill the mold. You're just masking the smell.
 
#225
alliemia said:
If its mold, you have to kill the mold. You're just masking the smell.
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You're so right! :yes: Baking soda and dryer sheets don't help much with the mildew problem, just mask it. The interior affected with mold needs to be cleaned up and there are solutions to do that professionally. However, they're not safe to use on handbags' leather or suede interiors, because they can damage the leather color. So, if you can't pay for the professional cleaning/repair, then it's better to discard such bag and not to try to sell it or store with other, cause mold can be contagious. :nogood:
 
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