Cigarette smell

[follyfancier]

how can I remove a very strong smell of cigarettes from a new handbag I just received without spoiling it

[boxtops]

Is it really new? I would take it back.

[naomi24]

I'm with boxtops.

[boxtops]

I thought that, but it depends what it's made of, I would suggest Oust 3 in 1 if the bag will take it.

[cazzz1975]

the cigarette smell will disappear over time, I would be concerned if I bought a new bag that smelt of cigarettes!

[naomi24]

Whatever it's made of it shouldn't smell of cigarettes. I'd take it back.

[anneasquith]

i get the impression from you question, that you received the handbag rather than purchased it.

[mike11111]

Answerprancer is our resident handbag consultant. i suggest you seek his advice.

[follyfancier]

it was off ebay and listed as new, it had all the tags attached, the seller does not accept returns

[follyfancier]

forgot to say it is faux leather with a polyester lining

[cazzz1975]

I would put a tumble dryer sheet in it, the smell will disappear over time, make sure you bin all the packaging.

[boxtops]

Good idea cazzz, but you could always contact the seller first, folly - I don't accept returns according to my listings, but if someone's really unhappy I always ask them to send the thing back. It's not as listed if it's smelly.

[cazzz1975]

thing is box, most smokers are oblivious to that smell. I dont mean that in an insulting way either, the seller may just think you are making up excuses because they dont notice it themselves

[follyfancier]

thank you for all your replies ,I seems a bit better now

[usathome]

Sprinke some bicarbonate of soda inside leave over night then shake brush or vac it out it will smell re-freshed again....