Han Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) I just won an auction for a 2600 Binder, you know the one with fake leather where you can store 8 carts. It was in pretty nice condition and I got 8 common carts with it too, so I was quite happy with the deal. But after cleaning it I discovered that it smells really funky. It's obviously been living in a smoker home and I can't for the life of me get rid of the funkiness. Have you people got any tips on how to remove the funky smell? Edited February 9, 2006 by Han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsolo2000 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Try using Oust spray on it. I find that Oust effectively kills most smells within seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Thx for the tip. Never heard of Oust spray, wil check if I can find it here... Edited February 9, 2006 by Han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowser724 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Febreze it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I've had that happen to me before except I bought an old Patriot jersey. I had to wash it no less than 10 times and let it sit out in the sun to get rid of the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBP Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Easiest option is to take up smoking, then you won't notice the smell of your binder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Easiest option is to take up smoking, then you won't notice the smell of your binder. 1015722[/snapback] LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Febreze it. 1015662[/snapback] I second the vote for frebreeze as I had the exact same problem with a smokin' homes faux laether binder before (mor ethan one actually) and frebreeze will get the smell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128bytes Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Maybe you can use it to hold a copy of Neotokeo2001's new "Poo for You" hack. Talk about a multimedia experience! Seriously, the Febreze trick might work. If there is no exposed foam, the old "top rack of the dishwasher trick" might be another way to go. Edited February 9, 2006 by 128bytes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Yancey Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Vinegar and water.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariAger Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Username Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I just won an auction for a 2600 Binder, you know the one with fake leather where you can store 8 carts. It was in pretty nice condition and I got 8 common carts with it too, so I was quite happy with the deal. But after cleaning it I discovered that it smells really funky. It's obviously been living in a smoker home and I can't for the life of me get rid of the funkiness. Have you people got any tips on how to remove the funky smell? 1015611[/snapback] I bought one and it smelld TERRIBLE. I sprayed it down with Febreeze,a bunch of different Fabric Fresheners, and any other cleaner I could find, and vinegar, baking soda, soap all in a spray bottle. At first it smelled lemony, minty, and weird. But that faded and it took a nuetral scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntavio Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Not too long ago I bought one brand new from google_auctions on ebay for about $12 shipped. They usually have several for auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencrisis Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'll never understand the nonsmoker who's obsessed with ridding a posession of smoke smell. Think of it as a bonus - it smells authentically like the 1970s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Febreeze you say, never heard of that either. Better have a look around. Or the Vinegar and water idea might work... Thx for the help people! kencrisis: Well, you smokers don't have to remove the smell, because your sense of smell is pretty non existent anyway . So we are both pretty much getting the same result, just using different methods. If all else fails I suppose I could pick up smoking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencrisis Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 kencrisis: Well, you smokers don't have to remove the smell, because your sense of smell is pretty non existent anyway . So we are both pretty much getting the same result, just using different methods. If all else fails I suppose I could pick up smoking... 1016273[/snapback] I am a nonsmoker. I just never understood people who seem to have such a problem with smoke smell, it always seemed pretty unimportant to me in the world of smells. But, don't get me started on car exhaust smell - that really gets me upset! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 (edited) The vinegar and water suggestion actually helped a bit. But it is still funking up my closet where I store my gaming stuff. Better see if I can get hold of some Febreeze or something... kencrisis: I am ex smoker since a long time and ever since I quit smoking I can't stand the smell. Not that I feel lika having a smoke, the smell just disgusts me. It didn't bother me that much before... Edited February 17, 2006 by Han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 ntavio: Thx for the Ebay tip, I think I will have to get hold of some more binders. But it seems google_auctions is only shipping to USA and he had no binders up at the moment. And btw Atari binder is the right word for it? So I can search for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbasement Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Try a dryer sheet inside the binder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 (edited) Try a dryer sheet inside the binder. 1019943[/snapback] Won't work with a dryer sheet. Frebeeze works, thats what he needs to get. I am a smoker but I refuse to let ANYONE including myself smoke in the house as the smell is discusting, I just can't get the monkey off my back or I wouldn't smoke at all. It's easier to quite doing drugs than it is to stop smoking Cigarettes trust me, I used to be quite the doper years ago and I droped that habbit no problem but as for cigarettes? I don't hink I could ever quit So ya, get some frebreeze you'll be happy with the results. Edited February 17, 2006 by Shawn Sr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBP Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 (edited) It's easier to quite doing drugs than it is to stop smoking Cigarettes trust me, I used to be quite the doper years ago and I droped that habbit no problem but as for cigarettes? I don't hink I could ever quit Try soaking the cigarettes in Febreeze before you smoke them. If the taste doesn't put you off at least your mouth will be odour free for up to two days. Edited February 17, 2006 by IBP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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