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Getting Cigarette Smell out of a Basket

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Date: 06/06/2004 Topics: Cleaning > Odors | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I recently received a lovely basket that, unfortunately smells like cigarette smoke. Does anyone know of a way to rid it of that nasty smell without damaging the basket?

Rennie from NY
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By Sandee1 (2) Contact
I use fresh dry coffee grounds. Place them in the filter & set it down in the basket for a few days. This works well for musty smells, etc.

Posted on 06/11/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Paula (Guest Post)
White vinegar rubbed on generously should get the smell out. Good luck

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By Terry R (Guest Post)
Sprinkle it with Baking Soda and close it up in a brown paper bag for a day or so, this works for books, so i think it will work for your basket too

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By Linda (Guest Post)
Baskets are made with fibers wet, so any wet solution won't harm it. I would try leaving it outdoors in sun and wind for a few days. a baking soda solution would be cheap to sprinkle on, spray with water, let dry...

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By K (Guest Post)
Wrap charchol in newspaper and put in basket. Put basket in plastic trash bag along with lots of crumpled up newspaper. Close bag. Check it in a few days. I had one I had to leave in almost a month.

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By Kathy (Guest Post)
How about some Febreeze? That wouldn't ruin the basket. Good luck!!

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