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GoCubsGo32 02-20-2024 02:38 PM

Help: Removing Odor From Game Used Item
 
I recently purchased a Florida Marlins game used teal batting helmet (1993-95). I love it! -- until I removed it from the box and it reeks of smoke :(

Since it's game used, I'm debating how to go about removing the smoke odor...trying hard not to clean it directly. Thought about putting some fabric softer sheets with the helmet in a shipping box, tape it up...and wait awhile to open it.....??? :confused:

Anyone have success? Feedback?

Thank you!
-Gary

butchie_t 02-20-2024 05:27 PM

Just leave it out and just let it air out. Probably best you can do with it.

Jcfowler6 02-20-2024 06:26 PM

Baking soda is very good at removing smoke smell. I purchased a collection once that was from a long time smoker. Worked like a charm. I took a larger cooler put items in it. Taped shut with duct tape after I placed an open box of baking soda. No need to pour any out. Just cut open top of the baking soda box. Place inside with items. Tape shut. I gave it a month. Not sure if it would take less time. the smell was gone when I opened it.


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Snapolit1 02-20-2024 07:23 PM

Relieved we weren’t discussing pants.

GoCubsGo32 02-29-2024 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcfowler6 (Post 2414432)
Baking soda is very good at removing smoke smell. I purchased a collection once that was from a long time smoker. Worked like a charm. I took a larger cooler put items in it. Taped shut with duct tape after I placed an open box of baking soda. No need to pour any out. Just cut open top of the baking soda box. Place inside with items. Tape shut. I gave it a month. Not sure if it would take less time. the smell was gone when I opened it.


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Thank you!

I did just that....now the waiting game. Time capsule to be open March 29 with results...*fingers crossed*!

bnorth 02-29-2024 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32 (Post 2416191)
Thank you!

I did just that....now the waiting game. Time capsule to be open March 29 with results...*fingers crossed*!

Awesome, let us know how it worked. They make baking soda packaging that you just open both sides of the box that has a flo-thu design. They would work great for something like this.

I am a little late but I use Mycomist. I have the pump spray bottle and it works wonders. It is basically the concentrated stuff they use in bowling shoes. So it kills anything bad along with odor control. I am using it on 4 vintage BB gloves now.


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