How to safely remove smoke smell

[dure16]

I picked up a used transmitter as part of a package deal and it smells like cigarette smoke. That doesn’t usually bother me much but this thing is intense. It somehow smells more like a cigarette than an actual cigarette does.

Any ideas for removing the smell without ruining the transmitter?

 

[gotnitro]

POOPH! It's a pet odor cleaner I see commercials for all the time. It uses an enzyme to eat odors away! prolly works.

30% Nitro works too

 

[Johnny b]

Take the transmitter out in the woods and throw it near a skunk. You could also place it in a sealed zip lock bag when running. Finally, just wear a respirator when using it. Lots of remedies. Hope this helps.

 

[ChemEng]

Double it and give it to the next guy.

 

[Tex Koder]

Put 3 or 4 cups of white rice in a 1gallon ziploc bag & place your tx in there with the rice. That should be big enough to hold your transmitter. Seal it up.

Let it sit for a few days.
That should draw out all the smell..

Then throw the rice out into a lake to feed the catfishes.. Don't waste food! Recycled it naturally.

 

[EJunlimited]

Give it a good rub down with naptha, then leave it outside for a day or two

Give it a good rub down with naptha, then leave it outside for a day or two

I should also add - if you can disassemble before doing this, it would help. Is the wheel grip rubber or foam? If so, the smell won't come out of that part.

 

[Velodromed]

I picked up a used transmitter as part of a package deal and it smells like cigarette smoke. That doesn’t usually bother me much but this thing is intense. It somehow smells more like a cigarette than an actual cigarette does.

Any ideas for removing the smell without ruining the transmitter?

Vinegar. I use the standard strength for all sorts of cleaning and odor removal. Safe and effective, as long as you don’t mind smelling like a pickle for a little bit. I use industrial 20-45% strength for cleaning rocks. Gets limestone/calcium deposits off agate and other chalcedonys real quick. Cleans the hell out of the bathroom also.

 

[arrmadillo]

I would start with putting Radio in a gallon zip lock bag and a bunch a dryer sheets and seal it up for a few days. Test and repeat until it kills that nasty nicotine odor.

 

[Tex Koder]

I would start with putting Radio in a gallon zip lock bag and a bunch a dryer sheets and seal it up for a few days. Test and repeat until it kills that nasty nicotine odor.

Use the scented ones...
Make it smell like a field of lavender.

 

[arrmadillo]

Use the scented ones...
Make it smell like a field of lavender.

Yes, and it will be soothing evertime you squeeze the trigger.

 

[K-BASH]

Here In Illinois we go to the dispensary an get it smelling right

 

[Velodromed]

I would start with putting Radio in a gallon zip lock bag and a bunch a dryer sheets and seal it up for a few days. Test and repeat until it kills that nasty nicotine odor.

That’s a great idea. I’ve used dryer sheets in rental home cabinets, under rugs etc to soak up odors. They work. Safe for the electrics as well.

 

[Adamj804]

Set it outside on nice days, the smell will fade eventually.

 

[Tex Koder]

Set it outside on nice days, the smell will fade eventually.

Not directly under sunlight or open to the elements ,of course.

Perhaps under the patio cover somewhere there's a cool breeze to help air it out faster.. all natural.

 

[arrmadillo]

That’s a great idea. I’ve used dryer sheets in rental home cabinets, under rugs etc to soak up odors. They work. Safe for the electrics as well.

Like K bash said ☝☝, We use them to kill mail order cannabis odor.

 

[Velodromed]

Like K bash said ☝☝, We use them to kill mail order cannabis odor.

Yeah, someone contact me please… I’d love to test that out, living in a dry state an all