Removing smoke smell from leather sofa?

Lidtop2013 · 28/01/15 - 20:13

We bought a leather sofa from the local charity shop the other day, its in brilliant condition but the only problem is when we got it home we noticed a slight smokey smell on the leather, im guessing the previous owners were smokers

we've already used some leather cleaner/conditioner spray on it, which has made it look nice and almost like brand new, but it hasnt got rid of the smell. Its not really bad though, you can only smell it if you put your nose right up to it but obviously id like to try and remove it.

The mrs put some baking soda on it today, hasnt made much of a difference either. Is there anything we can buy? dont really want to put anything harsh on it for obvious reasons.

Thanks

[Deleted User] · 28/01/15 - 20:19

We bought a retro looking home bar from a very heavy smoker and the smell was something else !

I used half and half mix of white vinegar, warm water and a wee squirt of fairy liquid and washed it all down with that every other day for a week or so ( dried it thoroughly after ) . Only thing is, this is really old looking with cracks and we weren't really bothered about it fading because it kinda added to the look iykwim so if you're going to try that mixture then use it on a bit that's hidden just in case.

Hope it helps

barbeler · 28/01/15 - 20:40

I'm afraid the stench of nicotine is almost impossible to eradicate. Many extremely expensive cars have been heavily devalued by it and dealers usually resort to a device called a fogging machine, which fills the interior with a penetrating mist of odour neutralising chemicals.

It gets rid of it long enough to sell the car, but soon comes back again.

toofast · 28/01/15 - 20:46

Apparently sprinkling bi carbonate of soda over a mattress and leaving for 24 hours then vacuuming will destroy bad odours.

SeasideLady · 28/01/15 - 21:29

The smell will be inside the sofa as well probably, so difficult to get rid of. You could try a car leather cleaner - Autoglym http://www.halfords.com/motoring/cleaning-products/upholstery-leather-cleaner/autoglym-car-leather-cleaner-500ml

gdjman68wasdigi · 28/01/15 - 21:53

Mrstim wrote: »

We bought a retro looking home bar from a very heavy smoker and the smell was something else !

I used half and half mix of white vinegar, warm water and a wee squirt of fairy liquid and washed it all down with that every other day for a week or so ( dried it thoroughly after ) . Only thing is, this is really old looking with cracks and we weren't really bothered about it fading because it kinda added to the look iykwim so if you're going to try that mixture then use it on a bit that's hidden just in case.

Hope it helps

How very 70s ... Love it

Lidtop2013 · 28/01/15 - 22:12

yeah not keen on throwing a cocktail of liquids on it not knowing if it will damage or discolour it, id rather it were abit smelly at close range than to ruin it!

Hmmm might just keep using the cleaner type stuff every week, maybe ill polish the smell out eventually lol

Thanks for the replies folks

seacam · 28/01/15 - 22:30

Lidtop2013 wrote: »

We bought a leather sofa from the local charity shop the other day, its in brilliant condition but the only problem is when we got it home we noticed a slight smokey smell on the leather, im guessing the previous owners were smokers we've already used some leather cleaner/conditioner spray on it, which has made it look nice and almost like brand new, but it hasnt got rid of the smell. Its not really bad though, you can only smell it if you put your nose right up to it but obviously id like to try and remove it.

The mrs put some baking soda on it today, hasnt made much of a difference either. Is there anything we can buy? dont really want to put anything harsh on it for obvious reasons.

Thanks

Hi,

We did just this two years ago for my SIL, who has a very large leather corner sofa, she smokes, that and allowing her two dogs to use it as their sleeping quarters took it's toll, it reeked.

Timing was all important but having read up online various methods, we removed it to the back garden and let sun light and fresh air do it's job for a couple of days.

We brought it back in side which was a mistake but it was smelling a whole lot better.

Next I purchased some Chamberlain's Straight Cleaner No. 1 and 2, the stuff is fantastic, can't recommend it highly enough,--really good, I think we purchased it all off Amazon.

We were concerned about colour coming off and the SIL swore the sofa had discoloured but if it has, it was more down to the dirt lifted and did it but the product stinks for a while after.

The trick is not to rub the leather hard, a gentle action.

I think we spent £40, the effect was amazing as was it's restorative qualities and no smells and it's remained that way.

Good stuff.

EDIT, what ever method you use don't use saddle soap.

bri160356 · 29/01/15 - 11:00

Lidtop2013 wrote: »

We bought a leather sofa from the local charity shop the other day, its in brilliant condition but the only problem is when we got it home we noticed a slight smokey smell on the leather, im guessing the previous owners were smokers we've already used some leather cleaner/conditioner spray on it, which has made it look nice and almost like brand new, but it hasnt got rid of the smell. Its not really bad though, you can only smell it if you put your nose right up to it but obviously id like to try and remove it.

The mrs put some baking soda on it today, hasnt made much of a difference either. Is there anything we can buy? dont really want to put anything harsh on it for obvious reasons.

Thanks

You and your wife could start smoking.

P.S..... this solution may be inappropriate if you have young children.

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