How do I clean scents from atomizers?
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I have a growing collection of atomizers which once contained cologne. I'd like to repurpose them and possibly make holiday gifts from them. But thus far my attempts at removing the lingering original scent have failed. Help please!
You could try olive oil, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, which will dissolve fragrances.
Soak them in rubbing alcohol. Start with the cheap stuff and use Q tips to clean off the residue. Run the alcohol through them.
Then Throw out that batch of alcohol and soak /clean again.
If two cleanings with cheap alcohol isn’t getting them clean, then use 70% alcohol and it will.
Here's a post that might help you - https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Perfume-Atomizer
How about white vinegar? It leaves a nice clean smell when I use it around the house.
After using the alcohol or vinegar soak in warm water with Ivory. Use the original Ivory, it removes scents even in plastic like Tupperware.
If the inside narrow tubes are made of plastic and not glass, it will be very difficult to permanently remove the odour. It will be easier and more cost effective to simply replace the tubes with new. Check ebay for replacement parts.
Try a mix of baking soda and vinegar in warm water and let soak for a while. This should help.
Thank you everyone