How to get a smell out of a bag

[Compass Rose]

I was going to suggest putting a box of baking soda in the bag, but I see that someone else thought of it. I think that is a very good idea, but you may have to do that for a week or so. Cig smoke is very hard to get out. Good luck! I think the dryer sheets would only "mask" the smell and not absorb it like the baking soda.....or a sock full of charcoal.

 

[ArmCandyLuvr]

I once tried the baking soda idea on a bag my mom bought me from a thrift store. The bag had a musty odor. It takes a little time, but the baking soda will eventually absorb the smell. The bag smelled fine after a little while.

 

[NyckeiXXIV]

Hmmm, you guys are good!

I was gonna say baking soda or charcoal. (Be careful with the charcoal... I got a little charcoal happy one time and had briquettes rolling round in the bag!)

Peace,
Nyckei

 

[misspiggy]

Oh boy. This is time consuming but it's worked for me : I place the bag where there's good air circulation in the day time and then at night, I place the bag into a clean box (or case or closet) where I've placed some chunky charcoal pieces (position where they won't come into contact with the bag).

For the inside of the bag, I'll line it first and then place more charcoal inside. Then do the same (alternate day and night) and repeat the whole day/night process for as long as necessary.

If the smell is really bad, I may even place some perfume sheets in the box/bag. Good luck.

 

[di0rwh0re33]

i usually just let my bags (if i take them to a bar where it's really smokey) air outside it usually works i do that with my clothes too

 

[ShimmaPuff]

And if all else fails, you could always just start smoking.

 

[lulilu]

Letting it air outside it is a good idea. And people have had good luck putting bags upside down on top of those ionizing air fresheners too.

 

[Compass Rose]

Shimmapuff........very funny!!!!!!!

 

[Bethy]

I bought a bag on EBay and it arrived today. The condition is fairly good for a used bag, but it smells like cigarette smoke.
Any idea how to get rid of the smell?

 

[chicky]

First of all, what's the bag made from...?

If it's fabric, you can buy sprays that will help to lessen the smell.

If it's leather, the smell never really goes away, depending on how badly it's been 'smoke damaged'.
If the previous owner was a smoker, and smoked with the bag in their possesion all the time, it's very likely that the bag has it ingrained.
If the smoke was just from a recent boozy night out, it should fade in time, with plenty of fresh air, leather cream and tlc.

 

[kate79]

Try sticking some dryer sheets in it.

 

[Bethy]

Sorry, I should have said that. It's a Dooney. Mostly fabric, with leather handles.
Where would I buy the sprays?

I'll try the dryer sheets! Thanks!

 

[chicky]

Something like Febreze (one of which has an antibacterial agent) should do the trick.

You should be able to find it in most grocery stores with all the air fresheners, candles etc.

Febreze Fabric Refresher: Eliminates odors from fabrics

 

[Bethy]

Thanks!

 

[BagLuver]

Febreeze, dryer sheets, and air it out on a nice day!