I just got a previously owned textbook I ordered online, and it reaks of smoke, cigarette or something. I deteste cigarette smoke, and I can't stand even holding the book. How do I get rid of the smell? The cover is somewhat paperback and is laminated. It already has some water damage from the previous owner.
2006-07-03 15:01:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
try to hang it outside on the clothesline in the fresh air for a while maybe?
2006-07-03 15:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That has happened to me a few times. First--just send a note to the seller reminding them that "smells of smoke" should be in their description of the book.
I have heard an amazing number of possible solutions to the problem, and I won't vouch for a single one. So far as I can tell, most of the time nothing will completely remove the odour of must. Also, there is really no telling which of these is actually safe. Most involve placing the book and the substance together in a closed container - but not touching - for 12 hours to 3 weeks:
unscented kitty litter (seems pretty safe)
coffee
cloves
white vinegar
woodruff
lysol
baking soda
charcoal
cedar chips/shavings
Several conservators have suggested that deacidification treatment has the side-effect of eliminating musty odours, which suggests that acidity encourages mold growth. But this is a very expensive treatment, and can only be done by professionals.
Cigarette smoke odour can be treated in a similar manner, although drying won't usually be necessary. Make sure to clean the binding really well though, as the smoke leaves an oily film. Absorene should help.
2006-07-03 15:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Anne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place some charcoal briquets in a large ziploc bag and place the book inside. A few days later go back and open the bag and the odor should be gone. You may want to put the book back in another ziploc bag with a fabric sheet softener for a day or so after that if you prefer.
2006-07-03 16:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by kibbits2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay a few dryer sheets in between some of the pages, put it outside in the fresh air for awhile, spray it lightly with air freshener.
2006-07-03 15:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by lunardream81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it back for cash at Textbook411.com , and then purchase a new one on the same site for a great deal!!! This way you will save soem cash and have a fresh smelling textbook!!!
2006-07-05 04:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this problem as well. First, clean the book as well as you possibly can. Then keep a dryer sheet in it. I know that sounds weird but it works.
2006-07-03 15:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by jen12121980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it air outside maybe? Or spary it with Febreez! lol
2006-07-03 15:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by crystal_horse51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put alot of ferbreeze on it.
2006-07-03 15:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by Summer C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋