Removing The Smell Of Cigarette Smoke (1 Viewer)

[David C]

Does anyone have a good method of removing the smell of Cigarette smoke from a K&C tank model ?

 

[jazzeum]

I've had that experience although not with a tank; the box stunk also. I washed them by hand (dish detergent with lukewarm water) and left them out to dry and air out (in a room, not outdoors) for about a week and the smell went away.

 

[Larry Allen]

Does anyone have a good method of removing the smell of Cigarette smoke from a K&C tank model ?

Well, I have a very simple process that I use and has worked every time, but never for something that big.

Simply get a good brand of CLAY MIX cat litter, a few Dixie Cups and a large plastic that can seal shut.

Pour in some cat litter, level, place in the Dixie cups and place the object one top of the cups. Seal the bag and let it be for a while.
The cigarette particles are absorbed by the litter.

I have done books, boxes, foam inserts and soldiers. I have never had an issue with the soldiers. It has removed 99% of the smell.
I do not reuse the litter for each item ... use fresh!

Caveat: I have not tried it with King and Country toy soldiers so you might want to check some more. Maybe Andy can give his thoughts on the chemical paint mixture that K&C uses and any possible effect from cat litter???:rolleyes2:

It takes a few days for books and boxes; less for soldiers and a good while for foam due to all the deep pockets.

Anybody else ever try this ... or have fears?

--- LaRRy

 

[Horus]

Well, I have a very simple process that I use and has worked every time, but never for something that big.

Simply get a good brand of CLAY MIX cat litter, a few Dixie Cups and a large plastic that can seal shut.

Pour in some cat litter, level, place in the Dixie cups and place the object one top of the cups. Seal the bag and let it be for a while.
The cigarette particles are absorbed by the litter.

I have done books, boxes, foam inserts and soldiers. I have never had an issue with the soldiers. It has removed 99% of the smell.
I do not reuse the litter for each item ... use fresh!

Caveat: I have not tried it with King and Country toy soldiers so you might want to check some more. Maybe Andy can give his thoughts on the chemical paint mixture that K&C uses and any possible effect from cat litter???:rolleyes2:

It takes a few days for books and boxes; less for soldiers and a good while for foam due to all the deep pockets.

Anybody else ever try this ... or have fears?

--- LaRRy

Sounds like a good tip worth trying as all my figures from one manufacturer
have come with the smell. though I had to get a translation on "Dixie Cup" ! {sm4}

Steve

 

[Deitz]

Dixie cup is a small paper cup.

 

[King & Country]

Does anyone have a good method of removing the smell of Cigarette smoke from a K&C tank model ?

When I originally read this I was going to reply..."But, our tank crews don't smoke!"...Then I read on...

The 'cat litter' suggestion seems a really good one and makes sense too...Strangely enough, I have never experienced any 'ciggie smoke' smell on vehicles BUT did also notice it on some figures I bought in Europe from just one maker...Now, thanks to you guys, I have the solution....

All the best and happy collecting! Andy.

 

[jazzeum]

If it were me, I wouldn't use the cat litter idea. It's not an idea I find particularly appetizing but to each his own.

 

[Larry Allen]

If it were me, I wouldn't use the cat litter idea. It's not an idea I find particularly appetizing but to each his own.

BRAD ... Did I mention ... NOT USED ... cat litter! {sm4}

--- LaRRy

 

[jazzeum]

Yes, Larry, I uunderstand but, honestly, your idea sounds crappy :rolleyes2:

 

[BLReed]

The active ingredient in cat litter is baking soda and charcoal. That may get rid of the smell,
but you are still going to have to use something like dish soap to get rid of the brown residue.
If it smells that much there must be a heavy residue. Might as well do it in one step. Be gentle.

 

[David C]

The active ingredient in cat litter is baking soda and charcoal. That may get rid of the smell,
but you are still going to have to use something like dish soap to get rid of the brown residue.
If it smells that much there must be a heavy residue. Might as well do it in one step. Be gentle.

Don't have it so bad that there is brown residue, but the smell of smoke is quite strong.

Now that smoking is banned indoors in puplic places, the old nose it a lot more sensative to the smoke smell.

Will try the cat litter idear.....keeping cat out of area.

If you put a K&C into soapy water, will it have any bad effects on the paint work ?

 

[jazzeum]

No, it will not. I have done it on occasion. Good luck.

 

[Vicknor]

In a closed box with a full open box of Arm and Hammer decanted into a tray. Use an oven wire tray to keep everything JUST above the soda.