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Cigarette Smoke on Leather

I have some leather clothes (blazers, skirts, jackets) that I inherited after my mother passed away two years ago. She was a heavy smoker and the clothes smell like smoke. Is there a way for me to get the smell out of the clothes without taking them to the cleaners?

By Bridgette from San Francisco, CA

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RE: Cigarette Smoke on Leather

Turn inside out and spray the fabric parts with Febreeze and allow to dry, then turn right side out. Using a sponge, dip in vinegar water, (about 1 pt vin to 6 pts water). Pour a little Murphy's oil soap in a small bowl if you have it. or a lanolin bar soap. Dip the end of the sponge in the Murphy's or rub on bar and apply lighty to the leather. The soaps act as a lubricant and the vinegar helps cut the odor. Hang in a breezy place out of the sun.

Post by takelababy

RE: Cigarette Smoke on Leather

I'm not sure if this will work but, you could try sealing the clothes in a garbage bag(with the hanger sticking out the top so you can still hang) and putting baking soda in the bottom of the bag to draw the smell out. I would think this would be worth trying, inexpensive and safe for you items. Good Luck

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