This sounds like it might be the best thing to do... You want to REMOVE the smell, not MASK it! You should at least send Barb an email. They are very helpful.
How to get a smell out of a bag
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This sounds like it might be the best thing to do... You want to REMOVE the smell, not MASK it! You should at least send Barb an email. They are very helpful.
Here's another thread regarding a fishy RM:
http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-...ed-espresso-arrived-and-it-smells-251943.html
Wow! I didn't realize this was such a problem!
http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-...ed-espresso-arrived-and-it-smells-251943.html
Wow! I didn't realize this was such a problem!
As some of you might remember, I purchased a smelly Chanel (Cambon Tote in Olive/Python) several months ago.
The owner didn't disclose that it smelled, or had cigarette holes in the lining(!!!). It was the first time I'd been in a situation like that and didn't file a claim or anything (trust, me I've learned my lesson).
So I was stuck with a smelly Chanel.
I've tried everything. It's sat in a plastic bag with baking soda inside. It's been scrubbed down with Woolite. It's sat out in fresh air for weeks. And most recently, I sent it to be professionally cleaned.
But I can still smell it. A little, faint, annoying smell that gives me a bit of a headache.
My last resort is - as I have seen mentioned - spraying it with Febreeze. Will that cover the cigarette smell and leave me with a Febreeze-smelling bag? Do I need a special spraying technique? How many squirts? Ridiculous questions, but this is a ridiculous forum I suppose.
We're all crazy here (as far as handbags are concerned).
Hell, maybe my very last resort will be spraying it with Chanel No. 5 or something.
And if nothing works, I suppose I'll have to try to sell it on eBay to a smoking Chanel-lover.
Don't worry - it will be fully disclosed.
The owner didn't disclose that it smelled, or had cigarette holes in the lining(!!!). It was the first time I'd been in a situation like that and didn't file a claim or anything (trust, me I've learned my lesson).
So I was stuck with a smelly Chanel.
I've tried everything. It's sat in a plastic bag with baking soda inside. It's been scrubbed down with Woolite. It's sat out in fresh air for weeks. And most recently, I sent it to be professionally cleaned.
But I can still smell it. A little, faint, annoying smell that gives me a bit of a headache.
My last resort is - as I have seen mentioned - spraying it with Febreeze. Will that cover the cigarette smell and leave me with a Febreeze-smelling bag? Do I need a special spraying technique? How many squirts? Ridiculous questions, but this is a ridiculous forum I suppose.
We're all crazy here (as far as handbags are concerned). Hell, maybe my very last resort will be spraying it with Chanel No. 5 or something.
And if nothing works, I suppose I'll have to try to sell it on eBay to a smoking Chanel-lover.
Don't worry - it will be fully disclosed.
I'm so sorry this happened to you. That's awful of someone to do. When I first moved into my apt it had that faint smell, I had to leave my door open and buy lots of home scent stuff to clear it out. And buy a rug to cover up the cigarette burns on the carpet. 
So I feel your pain. best of luck!
I've had excellent results with www.lovinmybags.com Odor Out Bag Candies
I used them in a suede Fendi bag and they did the trick. They are very strong and will remove the smell of smoke. The bag will smell like the candies for a day and then that too dissipates, and thereafter your bag will smell no more. Try it; better than Fabreze.
I used them in a suede Fendi bag and they did the trick. They are very strong and will remove the smell of smoke. The bag will smell like the candies for a day and then that too dissipates, and thereafter your bag will smell no more. Try it; better than Fabreze.
I used those as well.
No luck. And it did go to a bag spa - that's what I meant by professionally cleaned.
You may be very sensitive to the smell of smoke, more so than other people. I'd try to sell it and explain the issue and the actions you've taken to remedy it. Someone will still want it at a discounted rate. So sorry that happened to you. I hate sellers who don't disclose.
I used those as well.
And it did go to a bag spa - that's what I meant by professionally cleaned.
yikes! Whatever for??? Well, how about wrapping some coffee in a white sock and let that sit in the bag for a while.....or maybe a dryer sheet.....
