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chrisblau chrisblau
 
M$1 June 27, 2009 06:10 AM

What is the best way to remove smell from a camera bag?

I have this older, canvas camera bag. It has that old-bag kind of smell. What is the best way to get rid of the smell?

Keep in mind - the bag has metal clasps on it so I'm not sure putting in through the washer is the best bet..
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demanda demanda
 
 June 27, 2009 06:52 AM
One of the best odor-absorbing methods is using charcoal. You may want to try placing the camera bag in some sort of air-tight container with some charcoal bricks. The number you use is dependent on how bad the odor is. Leave the bag and charcoal sealed for a day and then give it a sniff test. If it still smells, leave it in for another day or so. Afterwards, you may want to spray it with Febreeze fabric refresher to give it a fresh smell.

Make sure you use regular charcoal and not the self-starting type that contains lighter-fluid.

There are lots of other at-home items you can use to absorb odors as well, such as, baking soda, lemon/lime peel, coffee grounds, and tea bags. However, I have had the best results using charcoal.
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jammons jammons
 
June 27, 2009 06:46 AM
You could try the dishwasher, it kind of depends on the material it's made of though. Canvas should be ok. Make sure it's on the top level so it doesn't overheat/melt.

You could also try putting some baking soda inside of it in an open container. I hear that it's supposed to absorb odors. It's worth a shot anyway.

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June 27, 2009 11:08 AM
Sprinkle some coffee beans in there and leave overnight. they will absorb any damp and also any smells, then just empty them out and throw away !!

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darth cont... darth cont...
 
June 27, 2009 03:01 PM
You could obtain some cedar shavings at a pet supply store. Pour them in, close up the back and let it sit overnight.

Cedar is good at absorbing / overwhelming other odors, one reason why it's used as litter for cats, hamsters, and other pets.

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June 27, 2009 06:25 PM
Grapefruit seed extract (kills fungus, bacteria) mixed with a little lemongrass and eucalyptus oils(both are anti fungal antibacterial).
mix this with water, spray in bag, let evaporate, repeat until done.
if no working then try a little Dr. Bronners oil soap in the mix.
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kelvint kelvint
 
June 28, 2009 03:44 AM
crush a whole lot of newspaper. stuff it in fully.

cover it all up with a plastic bag, tie it up. let the newspaper absorb the smell.

leave it for a day...

there you go! give it a try :) safe metal parts too.

worked for my bag, smelly empty bottles etc.
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lccork95 lccork95
 
June 30, 2009 06:44 PM
You could try use a Vanish spray or some similar detergent.If this does not work camera bags can be bought cheaply on ebay,amazon and other bargain websites.

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h2ofairy h2ofairy
 
July 01, 2009 12:02 AM
try putting lavender in it long enough for the lavender to dry out. after its dry the smell comming out of your case should be lavender and not funk

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