How to get a smell out of a bag

[boxermom]

Dryer sheets and fresh air will help a lot. I've learned to ask if it comes from a smoke-free home if the auction doesn't say anything.

 

[Violawas]

Dryer sheets, fresh air and you can buy charcoal, and put the purse in a box with the charcoal around and in it (wrapped in paper). I did this for a bag I bought on ebay and it worked. Leave the purse shut in the box for 2 to 3 days with the charcoal.

 

[shoppy]

I've never tried dryer sheets before. Thanks! I don't smoke, but sometimes after a night out, I've noticed that I've brought some of the smoke smell home with me.

 

[gloss_gal]

Sitting the bag out on yout deck on a nice sunny day should help. There is another thread on getting rid of smells. Try searching the LV thread.

WOO HOO my 1000th post!

 

[twinkle.tink]

Baking soda inside the bag.

 

[beljwl]

I went out to lunch with my Mother for Mother's Day and just from being in her car my purse STINKS of cigarettes. I thought over time if I just aired it out that would help but it still stinks a week later. I tried baby wipes to clean it and it still stinks.

Please Help

 

[LVobsessed415]

what about placing a few dryer sheets in your bag for a few days.

 

[lenabean]

I've heard to put it in a zip bag and then in your freezer, although I've never tried it myself. Try searching for this in the forum.
Also lovin' my bags sells something to remove bad smells from your purse.

 

[Sez]

If it's a leather bag the smell will eventually fade, but it'll take a while...in my experience stale smoke airs out of fabric much quicker. I tend to hang smoky things near an open window to air if it's not too cold out...not very hi-tech I know, but at least fresh air won't damage them! (But rain will, so not too close to the window!!!)

Good luck!

 

[kalodie1]

if it is fabric/canvas/microfiber..try Febreeze.

 

[sailornep5]

I purchased a purse online that arrived reeking of smoke. I did oodles of searching for solutions and tried it all - Febreeze, fabric softener sheets, kitty litter in socks, baking soda, freezing....nothing got rid of the smell, although the Febreeze did make it better. It took about three months, but the smell did fade completely away....so just be patient and it should go on its own.

 

[chako012]

i was goign to suggest kitty litter

 

[*Rowan*]

What worked for me is a box of charcoal filter (you can get this at any pet store). Leave it open inside the purse (put the box safely inside a plastic bag in case it tips over), after a couple of days the smell is gone.

 

[sanity]

I just bought 2 bags from Ebay. One of them (beige canvas with leather trim) has a very strong pungent smell (both interior and exterior). I have been using fan to blow at it full speed for the last 3 days. The smell is reduced only very slightly. It caused my room to smell of it too and I need air freshener to clear the bad air. It makes me puke.

On top of that, there is a light bluish oily patch at the back of the bag.

The 2nd bag (suede) also has the smell (most likely affected by the 1st bag) but it is not as pungent as the 1st.

Pls advise how I can get rid of the smell and the oily patch.

What should I do if the smell stays?

 

[Sternchen]

I would have returned the bag!!

You could try dryer sheets or placing a box of baking soda in the bag and closing it. Leave it set for a few days and see if that takes the smell out or helps any.

What does it smell like? Smoke? Pets?