Asked on Aug 28, 2017
Smelly leather purse.
I recently purchased a high end leather purse, obviously a heavy smoker owned it before it was donated to Goodwill. Anyone know how to get rid of that odor?
7 answers
- Janet Pizaroon Aug 28, 2017place a open box of baking soda insideHelpfulReply
- Julie M.on Aug 28, 2017charcoal absorbs odor well. If you like the smell of coffee, fresh ground coffee works well too. (Do not brew it!)HelpfulReply
- Mandyon Aug 28, 2017Thanks, I do love coffee. I've been hanging it outside & just being out in the fresh air has helped some.HelpfulReply
- Random Chanceon Aug 28, 2017You can try spraying the inside of the purse with rubbing alcohol. Dont get it on the outside.HelpfulReply
- Louise Pittmanon Aug 28, 2017I sprayed mine with white vinegar and left it in the sun to dry and air out, then wiped it down with some leather cleaner. The vinegar left a white residue that the leather cleaner took off.HelpfulReply
- Fix It Jenon Aug 28, 2017Febreeze spray, even the generic kind, will help. But airing it out is key as well!HelpfulReply
- Chubby58on Aug 28, 2017Put the purse outside for a couple of days. The odor will dissipate.HelpfulReply