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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2013-03-16 00:40
Please tell me how to remove cigarette odor from a velvet lined clarinet case other than put it in the sunlight.
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Author: Taras12
Date: 2013-03-16 02:12
How about Fabrese or other odor removal product for fabrics? The other option is a small bag of freshly ground coffee in muslin or sheer nylon cloth. I use the coffee bag to deodorize luggage that has been stored. It takes about 24 - 48 hours to work.
Tristan
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Author: Jim22
Date: 2013-03-16 02:30
How about some baking soda in a paper envelope or bag for a few months or maybe some clay cat litter for a couple days.
Jim C.
CT, USA
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Author: Taras12
Date: 2013-03-16 02:54
Jim wrote to use baking soda in a pouch...Great Idea, but could you sprinkle the baking soda in the case, close it and then vacuum it carefully out after a few days/weeks?
Better yet, Arm & Hammer makes the sprinkle on carpet deodorizer...of course you might not want a Gardenia tasting clarinet so choose your scent wisely.
Tristan
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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2013-03-16 07:39
Thanks for your great suggestions. I ended up using Goop which has a strong citrus scent and that completely removed the cigarette odor.
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Author: Jim22
Date: 2013-03-16 18:55
I would worry that loose baking soda would find its way into the mechanisms and cause wear.
Jim C.
CT, USA
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Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2013-03-17 15:06
Whatever deodorizer you use it will work best with sunlight. If the smell is strong I usually end up throwing the case away.
Steve Ocone
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Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2013-03-24 08:59
Before anyone throws away a nice older clarinet case in good condition, I wish they would contact me first. I'd be glad to either pay the price to ship it to me or repair with new velvet for a price. Please don't toss em - fix em. The cost of new velvet is usually under $5 and takes under an hour to remove the old and glue in the new.
Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2013-03-25 11:59
>> Please don't toss em - fix em. The cost of new velvet is usually under $5 and takes under an hour to remove the old and glue in the new.
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I agree! I've replaced linings in several old cases. The cases are well-constructed of wood. Tossing them would be a pity.
I've also had good success with odor removal in cases that weren't nasty enough inside to warrant gutting them. I wash the lining with dish detergent, rinse thoroughly and put the case (open) out in the sun to dry. If it still smells, then I use Febreze, dry in the sun, then rinse (to get rid of the smell of the Febreze) and dry in the sun a third time. But if the lining is tattered or has stains I can't get out, then it's not that difficult to rip out the old fabric and replace it.
Lelia
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