Many people carry their handbags everywhere they go.If you find yourself in a room filled with smoke, it can make it hard to get rid of the smell in your bag.It is possible to get the smell of smoke out of your handbag.
Step 1: Cool water can be used to fill a sink or tub.
The fabric of your bag can be damaged by warm water.To submerge your bag, fill the sink or tub with enough water.You can work the fabric with your hands.
Step 2: Laundry soap is made for delicate fabrics.
bleach will fade the colors in your bag.Chemicals wear on fabric.soaps are made to protect fabrics from damage.Dr. Bronners and Woolite are examples of soaps that can be used with delicate fabrics.Add your bag if you don't mix the detergent around in the water first to make sure the soap is dispersed.There is a care instructions label inside your handbag.This will give you information on what kind of soap to use on your fabric, as well as warnings if you should not wet it.
Step 3: Put your bag in the soapy water.
Push the entire bag under the water until it is fully submerged, then make sure that every pocket of your handbag is empty.If you're worried about the effect the soap will have on your fabric, try it on a small part of your bag.The portion that is least visible is the inside or bottom of the bag.
Step 4: Put the water and detergent in the handbag.
The water and detergent can be worked into the bag using your hands.Allow the bag to rest in the water for a while to absorb the detergent.
Step 5: Clean, cool water is what you should use to rinse your bag.
To get rid of detergent and dirty water, drain the sink or tub and rinse it clean.If you want to rinse the tub completely, you have to refill it with cool water.If you repeat this process several times, you will be able to see that all of the detergent has been from the bag.
Step 6: Put your handbag on a towel and let it dry.
After the final rinse, remove the bag from the water.You don't need to damage the bag if you squeeze out as much water as possible.Put your bag on a towel and let it dry.Roll your bag in a clean towel to get rid of the excess water.Allow the bag to dry on its own by lying it flat on a clean dry towel.
Step 7: The bag or container is larger than your handbag.
Extra space for air and movement is what you will want in this container.Try a large bag or container.The container should be sealed with your handbag inside.
Step 8: There is an odor absorbing material in the container.
There are items in your home that can be used to absorb odor.Add it to the container to take the smell out of your bag.You should dispose of this material after you use it.Coffee doesn't need to be shaken onto your bag to absorb odors.Place a bowl of coffee grounds in a paper bag with your handbag.The grounds can be wrapped in a coffee filter to prevent them from getting into your bag.If you want to cover your handbag with baking soda, place half a cup in the container with your bag.
Step 9: The bag should be left in a closed container overnight.
Give the odor eater time to absorb the smoke smell from your handbag.It will take at least one night to clear the smell of smoke from your bag.If the smell of smoke persists, replace the coffee or baking soda with fresh batches and leave it for another night.
Step 10: You can find a place that has good air flow.
If you want to get rid of the smoke smell in your handbag, hang it outside.You can use a fan to create air flow if this is not an option.
Step 11: There is an airy space where you can hang a rope or string.
If you have a clothesline, you can use it.You could string a rope between two items to create a clothesline.Once you add the weight of your bag, tie the rope with a secure knot.
Step 12: Attach the bag to the rope with clothespins.
Clothespins are the best way to hang the bag.The most surface area to catch the air flow is when the bag is hung flat.
Step 13: The bag should be left in the air.
Give the bag at least a day to get rid of the smell of smoke.If the smell persists after the first day, try to increase the air flow with a fan and leave it for another day.