posted on October 27, 2003 06:23:09 PM new
I just talked to a friend whose home survived the fires but realized she has a whole new ebay problem. All of the clothes and handbags she sells on ebay now reek of smoke. The clothes can be washed - they are used and vintage stuff but for you odor experts - short of dry cleaning - how do you get he smoke odors from leather and fabic handbags?
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
posted on October 27, 2003 07:33:30 PM new
I don't think an insurance claim will work. Most of us do not have this stuff insured. That was our big worry, so we packed the 2 vehicles with as much stuff as possible.
posted on October 27, 2003 07:45:37 PM new
The leather shouldn't be a problem. I would guess a damp cloth followed by an application of saddle soap or any one of a hundred commercial leather cleaning products on the market should do it. Check with a new car dealer and see what their detail shop uses on leather upholstery. The fabric could pose a problem. Why not contact your local fire department and see what they use on their uniforms after a fire?
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
[ edited by sparkz on Oct 27, 2003 07:52 PM ]
posted on October 27, 2003 07:50:27 PM new
Don't use febreeze on leather..ask me how I know It would actually probably be fine for the slick, shiney, finished type, but nothing soft like suede or natural leather. It stains.
posted on October 27, 2003 07:53:35 PM new
Fenix, I would imagine the smoke smell is really severe so I dont know if this would help, but offer it anyway: try sealing the things up in plastic bags with charcoal carbon tablets or some type of charcoal carbon. I understand that you can get them at any pet store and it absorbs odors very well.
posted on October 27, 2003 09:04:23 PM new
I'm not sure how it works with all surfaces but there is some stuff called OdoBan and it works wonders on the nastiest odors ! It says that it is "excellent for fire restoration" and I believe it! It zaps kitty urine and that is about the hardest odor to get rid of. I can't remember where I got it but it is made by Clean Control Corporation ( www.cleancontrol.com) and you mix it with water..will last a lifetime!
Thanks for the tip! My boyfriend used to have a cat and before I moved in its favorite spot was in the dining room. I've tried everything short of ripping up the carpet. Will give your suggestion a try!
Cheryl He has his own throne (Revelation 13:2) and his own worshipers (Revelation 13:4).
It would actually probably be fine for the slick, shiney, finished type, but nothing soft like suede or natural leather. It stains.
