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Gasoline Smell on Shoes

Somehow, gasoline spilled on my brand new shoes. I have washed them in cold water with baking soda and detergent twice to no avail. The smell is still there. What else can be done?

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Rotten Onion Odor in Basement

I have the smell of rotten onion in my basement, we can't find the source. Do you have any suggestions?

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Removing Mink Odor from Clothing

How do I remove the smell of mink in clothes?

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Removing Cigarette Smell from a Fabric Purse

How do I get the cigarette smell out of a nylon purse I bought secondhand?

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Removing Cigarette Smoke from a Caravan

I would like information on removing the smell of cigarette smoke in a caravan. Thank you.

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Removing Coffee Odor from Couch

I spilled coffee on my sofa. I cleaned it, but now it is dry and I still have the odor. Yuck.

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Diesel Smell in Auto

We recently left for 6 weeks and put the car in the garage. Unfortunately, it picked up a strong odor of diesel (the lawn mower was in there as well). The car has leather upholstery and it seemed to absorb the odor.

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Getting Rid of the Odor of Enamel Paint

I just had the doors painted with QDE enamel paint; the odor is so strong. I like the color but to get rid of the smell is my problem now. Can you help? Thanks.

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Wet Carpet Smell in a Vehicle

How do I get rid of wet carpet smell in a vehicle?

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Removing Pet Urine from Area Rug

What do I need to use to remove pet urine from a area rug? It is a bright colored area rug with reds and blacks.

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Removing Skunk Smell from Books

Removing Skunk Smell from Books

This is a guide about removing skunk smell from books. Skunk spray odor can permeate just about everywhere in your home.

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Cleaning a Smelly Shower Drain

How do I keep my shower drain from smelling foul?

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Removing a Musty Smell from an Antique Trunk

My Granny traveled by wagon with her family from west Texas near Odessa to Weatherford, Texas. Mother was about 2 years of age when Granny and Mr. Hunter loaded a big trunk and started off on a new beginning.

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Removing Cigarette Smoke Odor from Leather

This is a guide about removing cigarette smoke odor from leather. Cigarette smoke permeates everything in a smokers household. Removing the odor of cigarettes can be difficult, especially from anything leather.

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Removing Cat Urine Smell from Shoes

How do I get rid of the smell of cat urine in a tennis shoe?

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Removing Odors from Clothes

I can't seem to get odors out of my husband's clothes. I've tried different soaps, etc. Has anyone found a good solution? I used vinegar, baking soda, etc.

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Removing Cigarette Odor from Yarn

Does anyone have any info on how to get rid of the awful aroma of nicotine from approximately 200 +/- skeins of wool? Both of my parents were heavy smokers, and since Mom crocheted she always bought wool when it was on sale.

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