Ridding smoke smell from MIP?

Nubs21 · 03-20-2013, 12:22 PM

Recently bought a couple MU figs from eBay, unfortunately I opened the package and smoke smell was overwhelming. Any tips? Be advised I'm one of those MIP addicts, just wondering if there are any proven remedies for getting the smell out of the cardboard itself.

Thanks guys!

trekking95 · 03-20-2013, 05:25 PM

Vinegar. Just pour some white vinegar in a small bowl and lay the card on top of said bowl. I have never tried it, but bowls of white vinegar is a well known way of removing smoke smell from the air/items in a house.

trebleshot · 03-21-2013, 07:05 AM

Another suggestion would be a container with a lid (like a big plastic tub) and a box of baking soda. Open the box of BS, place into the container with the offending toy, close the lid and check back in a couple of days. Voila! No more ashtray smell. If the odor is still there, re-close the lid and check it again in a day or two.

With the bowl of vinegar idea I'd also recommend using a plastic tub or similar container, rather than setting the card/box directly on top of the bowl. There's enough acidity in the vinegar that the fumes might damage the cardboard/plastic if it's too close.

orwell3825 · 03-21-2013, 01:59 PM

Baking Soda is the best. I have also used Coffee Grounds or coffee beans in the same situation. I have a plastic tub specifically for this purpose. Good luck!

behindthemask · 03-21-2013, 02:37 PM

Arm and Hammer baking soda, even says removes smells on the package. As the other gentlemen mentioned, works great, get yourself a sealed container, ie 1 with a lid, place the figures inside and open a box of baking soda place the box inside with the figures, seal the container, wait a day or 2 and reopen, the smell should be gone or at least less noticable. Keep it in longer for better results.

trekking95 · 03-21-2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

Open the box of BS, place into the container with the offending toy, close the lid and check back in a couple of days.

I'm sure I wasn't the first to see it. It's very obvious.

trebleshot · 03-22-2013, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trekking95

I'm sure I wasn't the first to see it. It's very obvious.

A little advice, a little subtextual humor...what's not to like?

03-20-2013, 05:25 PM	#2
trekking95 Oh, it's beautiful. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Under Tarkin's skin. Posts: 884	Vinegar. Just pour some white vinegar in a small bowl and lay the card on top of said bowl. I have never tried it, but bowls of white vinegar is a well known way of removing smoke smell from the air/items in a house. __________________ photobucketsucks.jpg please vistit my BST http://www.toyark.com/trekking95s-b-s-t-107986

03-21-2013, 07:05 AM	#3
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Another suggestion would be a container with a lid (like a big plastic tub) and a box of baking soda. Open the box of BS, place into the container with the offending toy, close the lid and check back in a couple of days. Voila! No more ashtray smell. If the odor is still there, re-close the lid and check it again in a day or two. With the bowl of vinegar idea I'd also recommend using a plastic tub or similar container, rather than setting the card/box directly on top of the bowl. There's enough acidity in the vinegar that the fumes might damage the cardboard/plastic if it's too close. __________________ Last edited by trebleshot; 03-22-2013 at 06:33 AM..

03-21-2013, 02:37 PM	#5
behindthemask Repulsars ready to kill Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlottetown,P.E.I. Canada Posts: 4,825	Arm and Hammer baking soda, even says removes smells on the package. As the other gentlemen mentioned, works great, get yourself a sealed container, ie 1 with a lid, place the figures inside and open a box of baking soda place the box inside with the figures, seal the container, wait a day or 2 and reopen, the smell should be gone or at least less noticable. Keep it in longer for better results. __________________

03-21-2013, 07:39 PM	#6
trekking95 Oh, it's beautiful. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Under Tarkin's skin. Posts: 884	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot Open the box of BS, place into the container with the offending toy, close the lid and check back in a couple of days. I'm sure I wasn't the first to see it. It's very obvious. __________________ photobucketsucks.jpg please vistit my BST http://www.toyark.com/trekking95s-b-s-t-107986

03-22-2013, 06:31 AM	#7
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by trekking95 I'm sure I wasn't the first to see it. It's very obvious. A little advice, a little subtextual humor...what's not to like? __________________

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