My Stuff Smells of Smoke After Show

[tvwalsh72]

I just came back from a show and my stuff all smells of smoke, the lady told me they smoke outside but I smelled worse than going to a smoky bar. My clothes, apron towels etc. . . are already in the washer and I'm going to throw everything in the dishwasher but my totes all smell, they are outside now but it's supposed to rain for the next 4 days starting this afternoon.

Anyone else have this issue? How'd you get rid of the smell? I took a shower and my hair still smells. To top it off, I'm really allergic to smoke and my fall allergies are already in full bloom. My sinuses feel as they will explode.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Tricia
Bring them into your garage and put some charcoal or newspaper in them

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Get the extra strength Febreze for your totes, and spray them down well!

For you - it may take a couple of washing to get the smell out. And, this may sound weird, but take a wet q-tip, and wash out your nostrils and ears! You may still be smelling it because it is clinging to finer hairs in those places.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

I also wash things in vinegar water after a show BEFORE it goes in my dishwasher. I wipe the wheels and handles with straight white vinegar too

 

[Chef Michelle D]

Get the extra strength Febreze for your totes, and spray them down well!

For you - it may take a couple of washing to get the smell out. And, this may sound weird, but take a wet q-tip, and wash out your nostrils and ears! You may still be smelling it because it is clinging to finer hairs in those places.

That is good to know I never heard of that before, thanks for the tip.

 

[tlag1986]

I had a store that had a fire, and the purses and shoes were saved. We were able to set rags soaked in vinegar down inside an unclosed ziploc and then inside the purses to get the smell out. That smoke smell was more difficult to get out then the cigarette smoke.