HELP: cigarette smoke damage
 

Anyone out there with ideas on how to best remove cigarette smoke smell from an old scoresheet?

Thanks,

Chris

Hang it in an area that gets ventilation and is dry and let it air out for about a week

You could put it in a box or bin along with a dryer sheet. Let it stay in there for awhile and then air the score sheet out on a nice day.

I had the same issue with a book I bought. I left it in the garage for a week. Of course, it was summer in So Cal, so it was very dry.

coffee grounds.... worked for a book I had. Take a medium size Rubbermaid container and add about 2 cups of coffee grounds on one side. Lay the item on the other side (not touching the coffee) and seal the container. Let it sit for a day and then check... may need to let it sit longer.

I've had succes using this product (the powder) and following a procedure similar to what Mike outlined above:

http://www.exstink.com/

I was skeptical about the product but pleasantly surprised with the results. (I'm not an owner or investor or in any way connected to the company.)

I collect comic books as well. Here are the methods that comic collectors use to remove musty odor and smoke with good success:

1 - fill the bottom of an air tight container with baking soda. Place the item in the container suspended above the baking soda. You can use a cookie cooling tray or something similar to suspend the item. Seal the whole thing up and let it sit for a few weeks. Repeat process with fresh baking soda if necessary. (I have heard that people have used kitty litter with success as well.)

2 - Place the item between two sheets of microchamber interleaving paper and seal it up in a bag. (Microchamber paper: http://www.conservationresources.com...ction15_03.htm )

Let it sit for a few weeks and repeat if necessary. It will definately work.

Microchamber paper is expensive and usually only available in bulk. I'd be happy to send you a few sheets if you want to PM me your address.

good luck - Steve

Many Thanks
 

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I will try at least a couple of these and see how it goes...

Chris