Cleaning > OdorsJune 06, 2004

Getting Cigarette Smell out of a Basket

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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06/11/2004

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.

By Paula (Guest Post) 06/08/2004

White vinegar rubbed on generously should get the smell out. Good luck

By Terry R (Guest Post) 06/07/2004

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

By Linda (Guest Post) 06/07/2004

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...

By K (Guest Post) 06/07/2004

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.

By Kathy (Guest Post) 06/07/2004

How about some Febreeze? That wouldn't ruin the basket. Good luck!!

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