My New Luggage Smells Bad

RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post by mairmie (25) | (05/18/2006) Contact There is a product called "NilOdor" Just a drop or two will deodorize about a 10 ft. room(I`ve used it and it works!!) For luggage I would suggest a drop on a cotton ball placed inside the luggage and the luggage closed. This product doesn`t cover up smells; it neutralizes them. Grocers, hardware stores and even Walmart I believe carries it. RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post by slw1299 (50) | (05/18/2006) Contact Huh! Nobody mentioned baking soda (great for absorbing unpleasant odors) or vanilla. Of course you must be careful w/both not to spill it all over. A dish of vanilla will leave a fresh smell while absorbing unpleasant ones, and we all know how well baking soda works in refrigerators, laundry, and shoes! Good luck, slw RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post By Lily (Guest Post) (05/18/2006) There is an aeorosol spray called Ozium that you can buy that is designed to just take out the smell and not replace it with another one. I think you might find it in the automotive section of a department store. RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post By Ichthus12 (Guest Post) (05/17/2006) You might try hydrogen peroxide and water. Put three capfuls of hydrogen peroxide in a half gallon of water and shake it up. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray a small inconspicuous corner of the inside of the luggage and let dry. If it does not damage the color of the luggage, spray the whole thing inside and out and let dry. I use this on pet "accidents" on the carpet and it removes both the stain and the smell. If it will kill a pet smell it should kill the formaledhyde smell in the luggage. RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post By Michele (Guest Post) (05/17/2006) What I have found that works well and usually everyone has is ground coffee....fresh of course...I put some in a bowl and place in the luggage with it shut and where it can't be distrubed...it usually takes out the smells I'm trying to get rid of. Of course throw out the coffee when you are done with it. Hope this helps. RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post by jennma521 (19) | (05/17/2006) Contact today i put it out on the deck in the morning and just brought it in, at 6ish. and it was warm and windy out it helped some, but it still has some smell to it, i think if it is nice out tom. i will put it back outside and try airing it out again, and if it doesnt work i will try the newspaper and charcoal thing the next day. Thanks for the ideas, i will let you know if it helps, but any other ideas would be great also, incase this doesnt work. thanks... RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post by Madelynnsmama (166) | (05/17/2006) Profile | Contact I too would try the wadded newspaper and charcoal ... both are natural odor absorbers. Maybe call the manufactor for advice and to let them know of the problem. Good luck and have fun on your trip! Rebekah RE: My New Luggage Smells Bad Post by MissouriMom (4) | (05/17/2006) Contact There are several things you can try. Open the luggage and set it outdoors to air on a dry, sunny day. Or wad up several sheets of newspaper, fill the suitcases with it and close them for a few days to absorb the odor. Charcoal briquets work great, too...toss in a couple and remove after a few days. I'm surprised the dryer sheets didn't work! Hope this helps.