Removing Smoke Smell from Clothes :(

[eliza]

I just bought something off ebay and I don't really want to return it since it's hard to find. But it smells like cigarette smoke. Also, it had a greasy-ish feel to it, so the seller obviously tried to hide the smell by wiping a dryer sheet all over it

It's in the wash as I type this, but I'm not very optimistic that 1 wash will do it. Any good tips on getting that smoky smell out of clothes? If I can't do it, I may just return it.

 

[laksalala]

did you try hanging it outside to air it out?

 

[fashion16]

What is the material type? That would determine how easy it would be to get that smell out....

 

[LV-PRADAfanatic]

i used FEBREEZE....

 

[bagaholic85]

i use febreeze then hang it outside for a day. the combination gets the funk out

 

[eliza]

It's a cotton/poly hoodie sweatshirt.

 

[straw227]

im pretty sure the wash will do, but if u just air it out for a day it should go away!

 

[bubbleloba]

You can always throw it in the dryer with bounce and use the "air dry" or delicate cycle.

 

[Trolley-Dolly]

Get it dry-cleaned.

 

[laundry]

Spritz a 1:1 mixture of vodka and water over the clothes then hang them to air out for a few days. The vodka kills the bacteria and doesn't leave a smell.

 

[eliza]

^ These are some good ideas - thanx so much for all the tips!

 

[girliceclimber]

Definitely hang it up in a place where it can air out! That does wonders for getting rid of smells.

 

[glaziersgirl]

Spritz a 1:1 mixture of vodka and water over the clothes then hang them to air out for a few days. The vodka kills the bacteria and doesn't leave a smell.

Never heard of this remedy before. If it works she can use the remaining Vodka to make a martini and celebrate too! I love multi-tasking.

 

[Ladybug09]

Sorry I think Fabreeze just covers the smell. Airing it out is the best. I normally hang it up for about 24 hours. Then I put it in the dryer with fabric softner sheet on tumble dry (time limit depends on the fabric). It works all the time for me.

 

[yesther]

I use a steamer, and it gets it out. Just make sure you run it a little longer than normal.