HOW TO GET THE STINK OUT?

[crazyphil]

We decided this Idaho Leather holster was made for a Colt
Scout Peacemaker, but there is another issue. It obviously
came from a smoker. Quite a powerful stink. I gave it the
warm water Dawn bath. That didn't get it.
Next I sprayed it with a de-greaser, covered it with corn starch,
and let it sit over night. Next morning I gave it another bath in
warm water with some Dawn. Scrubbed the hell out of it with a
sponge. Let it dry. Then a rub down with Black Rock Leather N
Rich. Tolerable, but still smells. Correction: Still stinks.
I remember a lady sitting next to Mark Twain at dinner, said
Mr. Twain you smell. Mark said no Mam, you smell, I stink.
I even gave it a couple of sprays of Aramis men's cologne.
Now it has a stinky mixture.
Has anyone discovered a way to get the smoke stink out of
leather holsters?

 

[les.b]

Wish I cold help, Phil, but this is a new one for me. I have sometimes found leather goods that have mildewed, and have had some success in de-stinking them. But never the kind that you describe. How about sunlight? leaving it out in the sun might help some.

Best Regards, Les

 

[kld555]

Perhaps placing it in a plastic bag of baking soda may help to remove the odor?

 

[dogzebra]

Try rubbing the leather down with this.

 

[CelticSire]

Plastic bag with either baking soda or coffee grounds. Or small pieces of charcoal briquets. I've had good results with the charcoal followed by baking soda.

 

[Rpg]

At the outset, I need to say I have no firsthand experience dealing with this issue.

I'd try a product such as Febreze. This stuff actually chemically neutralizes odor, it doesn't just overpower it. It's also unlikely to harm the leather.

 

[italiansport]

I had great success using fresh ground coffee . Fill the holster up with it and also cover the outside and place in a ziplock bag for awhile.
Jim

 

[Muss Muggins]

Activated charcoal. Or just plain ole charcoal. Put them in same airtight container and let 'em sit . . .

 

[lkabug]

Car dealers often set a bowl of vinger in a car to rid it of cigarette smoke.

 

[dutch686]

Set it out in the sun for a few days.

 

[URIT]

According to this article, there are several options available...

How to Remove Cigarette Smell from Leather >> How To Clean Stuff.net

 

[crazyphil]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will try some of them (maybe all of
them). Will give you an update of any positive results. If you don't get
an update, you will know I'm still trying. One thing in my favor, I am
very persevering with little nuisences such as this.

 

[bigggbbruce]

I once bought a Colt Python, came with a stinky holster and belt..

Threw the holster and belt away.. took care of the stink in one step.

 

[les.b]

Well, that won't work with a collector holster which has considerable value in its own right, though.

Best Regards, Les

 

[bigggbbruce]

Well, that won't work with a collector holster which has considerable value in its own right, though.

Best Regards, Les

Can't save them all..set it out in the rain for a month or two, might help it out..(I did and it didn't)

I didn't even look at the manufacturer of the one I threw out, and have no regrets to not looking..it stunk..

 

[one eye joe]

I WOULD GIVE IT ONE FINAL SUDSY BRUSHING IN DAWN AND WARM WATER, RINSE AND TOWEL OFF EXCESS WATER......

THEN I WOULD TRY SOAKING IT, IN AND OUT, WITH FEBREEZE "HEAVY DUTY CRISP CLEAN" FABRIC SPRAY. I WOULD WRAP IT UP IN A ZIPLOCK BAG, AND SET IT OUT IN THE HOT SUN FOR A WEEK, AND SMELL THE RESULTS......

AT THAT POINT, MAYBE A FEW DAYS IN THE FRESH AIR AND SUNLIGHT MIGHT DO THE TRICK......

 

[dr. mordo]

Plastic bag with either baking soda or coffee grounds.

I have had great luck with baking soda. Just give it time. I'd say a week in the bag with the soda to start with.

 

[Minorcan]

I wouldn't wet it. Do you have access to anyone with an ozonator. It will break down the odor molecules. That's what car dealers use.

 

[mauser9]

Febreze!!!

 

[ShivasIrons]

1) Get a 5 Gallon Plastic bucket with a lid
2) Fill Said bucket with Fish Guts
3) Set bucket out in hot sun for a week.
4) Open Bucket and insert head
5) Deeply inhale.
6) Your Holster will no longer smell that bad.