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From: dmoses
Date: 02-03-2004, 10:29 AM (1 of 3)
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Does anyone have any tips on getting the smoky smell out of a book? I bought a good book, secondhand, but it smells highly of stale cigarette smoke. I've been letting it sit on the ledge of an open window, but that isn't helping much, yet. I wonder if sealing it in a ziplock bag with baking soda would work? Maybe I'll give that a try...my idea for 'drycleaning' a book.  Appreciate any ideas you have on the subject. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: MaryW
Date: 02-05-2004, 11:57 AM (2 of 3)
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I've heard of putting things in a bag with charcoal, that soaks up odor too apparently but I haven't tried it.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: talking_head
Date: 02-05-2004, 01:50 PM (3 of 3)
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Try putting the book in a box with some baking soda. It will absorb most odors. I use this technique with my cooking books which smell of spices and garlic after a while. Another trick is to put soap papers thingys (the ones you can take on travel, they come in a wad) between pages. But if the book is too old, the soap might damage it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cheers! Savani |
User: talking_head
Member since: 12-17-2003 Total posts: 90 
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