Getting rid of cigarette smell in tweed?

[imrichmond]

Eighteen years ago, we had a serious house fire that left a lot of my treasured books stinking of smoke. I researched the problem, then tried the suggested solution of enclosing the books in a sealed plastic bag along with a quantity of clean, dry cat litter (a material which is designed to absorb odours) and leaving them sealed up for 7-10 days. This worked like a charm.

[Paco500]

Eighteen years ago, we had a serious house fire that left a lot of my treasured books stinking of smoke. I researched the problem, then tried the suggested solution of enclosing the books in a sealed plastic bag along with a quantity of clean, dry cat litter (a material which is designed to absorb odours) and leaving them sealed up for 7-10 days. This worked like a charm.

What a good idea. Thanks!

[MikePotts]

Try some vodka/Everclear in a spray bottle - that seemed to work well on some of my felt hats.

[Paco500]

Try some vodka/Everclear in a spray bottle - that seemed to work well on some of my felt hats.

How much to you need to inhale before you stop caring about the smell?

[MikePotts]

Not much! - kinda like "I always cook with wine - sometimes some of it even gets in the food"

[Ninehostages]

Fabreze is fairly effective as a short term solution but it only lasts a day or two. It's smell is tolerable.

[Hauge]

Maybe vinegar? Have been using it, in a bowl, under smelly clothes before...