Smoke Smell

Lydia · Mar 10, 2005

Smoking is one of the few addictions I don't understand, which makes it all the more frustrating that a new suit I bought used has a heavy smell of cigarette smoke. It's a good suit otherwise and has no defects in its appearance. Any ideas about how to take that smell out? I've tried hanging it outside in the cold, but that hasn't worked so far.

sam · Mar 10, 2005

From going to many smokey bars and clubs:

1. Hang outside in *sunlight* in an airy environment.
2. If you can brush the fabric, it'll help remove some of the smoke particles.
3. Febreeze, although the scent is awful and it just covers up the smell.

If that doesn't work, dry clean.

Jill · Mar 10, 2005

Hit with steam and fabreeze at the same time. Then preferably hang somewhere with lots of air moving about, such as under a ceiling fan or outside.

After going through this process 2 or 3 times without success, then last resort is dry cleaning.

Lydia · Mar 10, 2005

Thanks. I will try the methods you have suggested.

rlevine · Mar 11, 2005

Thanks. Â I will try the methods you have suggested.

I have read somewhere that running a hot bath with some vinegar in it and hanging whatever you need de-smoked over the bath works. Never tried thoguh.

Carlo · Mar 11, 2005

Or... Â You could hang the person who smoked all over your pretty clothes from the shower rod.

...reason number 471 why I am forbidden by court order to offer advice

alchimiste · Mar 11, 2005

Would you use one of your ties to do that Chuck? Are you going to start a new line: smoker-hanging ties?

Mathieu

StagRaven · Mar 11, 2005

Would you use one of your ties to do that Chuck? Are you going to start a new line: smoker-hanging ties?

I think that's a little too specific, especially with smoking on the out in most places. Maybe if he started a pretty-clothes ruiner hanging tie line. That way, one would be covered for all sorts of contingencies involving the ruining of one's Pretty Clothes TM.

Carlo · Mar 11, 2005

I'm thinking this is an occasion for a polyester tie. I withdraw my assertion that they have no legitimate purpose.

I don't mind smoke in places where it should be, only places where I can't escape it

...and I know that even outdoors there are those who do not share my delight in a fine cigar so I may be found hanging from a nylon tie some day.

RJman · Mar 11, 2005

I've found that steaming the hell out of the garment in question, generally just by hanging in the bathroom while running a hot shower, has been effective in getting rid of smoke smell. Repeat as necessary.

Fabienne · Mar 11, 2005

Related question: have any of you figured out how to handle the smoke smell from a Japanese restaurant (the type where the cook juggles the food right in front of you)? Â It was worse than cigarette smoke, and I had to resort to dry-cleaning, and I'm not too tempted to go back, even though it was a fun evening.

stache · Mar 11, 2005

If you buy a used garment it's a good idea to wash or dry clean it right away for sanitary reasons.

Etruscan · Mar 11, 2005

Amen. Immediate dry-cleaning is in my mind non-negotiable for any used garment.

drljva · Mar 11, 2005

If you buy a used garment it's a good idea to wash or dry clean it right away for sanitary reasons.

Haven't seen anyone mention it, so I'll toss it out there: I use one of those Sharper Image Ionic Breeze designed for closet use. If -- for reasons outside my control (e.g., work) -- I've been in a smokey bar and my clothes smell of smoke afterwards, the Ionic Breeze seems to get rid of the smell within a day or so...

LA Guy · Mar 11, 2005

Related question: have any of you figured out how to handle the smoke smell from a Japanese restaurant (the type where the cook juggles the food right in front of you)? It was worse than cigarette smoke, and I had to resort to dry-cleaning, and I'm not too tempted to go back, even though it was a fun evening.

Steam it in the shower a few times (or use and industrial steamer), and hang outside or with exposure to fresh air after each time. About 3-6 times will get rid of the smells completely (works for food smells from Chinese restaurants and barbeques as well, btw.) Same applies for the smoke smells. Of course, this works better the earlier you do it. Although if the smells have been there long enough, you may be out of luck and have to go to a proper drycleaner.

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