Need advice on getting out cigarette odor..

**kiltedpride** · 29th August 05, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Shay

kiltedpride, that's rather harsh- I hope you're expressing your opinion about a style of kilt and not slagging on someone for not being able to afford something costing hundreds of dollars brand new.

Indeed - good quality kilts have a open weave that breathes. It is dangerous to buy cheap in kilting terms. I have 12 kilts and one of my ealry ones is still going strong after 25 years - it must have cost circa £300 by todays prices but after 25years wear what a bargain ! You wont get that wear out of the pretend kilts let alone a pair of trousers. {But I accept that I'd rarther see a guy in any old kilt than no kilt at all - at least he might eventually see the light and decide to buy a proper kilt. I bought a cheap kilt as a starter and it was a complete waist of money, but that is another story}

**Riverkilt** · 29th August 05, 03:04 PM

Ummm Chief...no way Utilikilts are cheap. I own three UK Mockers and wear them to work in an office setting. Yes, I own traditional hand sewn tartans too.

Mark just had a question about smoke removal, no need for questioning his choice of purchase. That's about as individual as it gets.

We try to make nice, most of the time, on this board...of course I'm quite sure Mark can take very good care of himself.

Ron

**motorman4life** · 7th September 05, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

I'm quite sure Mark can take very good care of himself.

Maybe it's me, but I tend to ignore people that don't know the difference between waste and waist.

Thank you everyone for your input. I think I have the problem solved.

**The Wizard of BC** · 7th September 05, 11:59 PM

So, please, tell us, how did you do it????????

**motorman4life** · 8th September 05, 09:51 PM

I found this stuff called "Force Out" odor removing spray. It came in a 30 oz spray bottle. It is odorless, non-toxic, oil, bacteria and enzyme free, non-allergenic, non-bleaching and non corrosive. A buddy of mine works at a hotel and he said they use it there to get the smoke smell out of their non-smoking rooms. He brought me a bottle to try.

I saturated both kilts in the spray, let them sit out in the sun until dry. I checked and could not smell the smoke, which had been really strong, even after 3 washings. Anyhow, I re-wet them with the spray and washed them. No smell at all!

Here is a link to the site for "Force Out" It is really good stuff!

**kiltedpride** · 28th September 05, 02:54 AM

I find that any clothes (kilts or whatever) worn in a pub get impregated with smoke (looking forward to smoke ban in public places next Spring) and a quick fumigation process can be carried out by hanging same in the same room as the central heating boiler - an airing cupboard in other words. This often does the trick.

**Freelander Sporrano** · 28th September 05, 03:32 AM

I just hank my kilt on the line outside in wait for it ...."Fresh Air" Helps a lot. Mind you smoking is now banned in all public places in Norway including pubs and resturants. as an astmatic it Makes it a pleasure to go out

**Archangel** · 29th August 05, 03:10 PM

I can appreciate the sensitivity to cigarette smoke smell. I share that. I've found that the best solution for me is to wear the thing frequently. Specifically, going to concerts in bars with my outback duster and coming home just reeking. Seems to be the solution.

BTW, I'm also from Edinburgh, bought an extremely expensive heavy-weight kilt when I was 17, had a job in the merchant marines back then. I now have a sportkilt and a Canadian Army surplus kilt with a 1983 date on the label. Sincere congratulations on your ebay deals.