Willow Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 My sister has been buying vintage china for my nephews wedding and some smells on cigarette smoke. She has tried washing it using bicarbonate of soda but that hasn't made any difference. Has anyone got any other suggestions ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Perhaps a sterilising tablet (for babies bottles!) would work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Washing powder? In boiling water? I assume that they are too delicate to go in a dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'd try bio laundry liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Is it definitely the china that smells? Rather than the packaging/storage boxes, I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Is it definitely the china that smells? Rather than the packaging/storage boxes, I mean? Yes - I knew soft furnishings and even wood furniture would pick up cigarette smells but I hadn't realised non porous surfaces would to the extent that washing isn't sufficient before. Thanks all for the tips, I'll pass them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'd try white vinegar (but then they may smell of that!) Or bio washing powder (as suggested) Or just leaving them outside for a day or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Dishwasher? Vinegar? Borax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Lemon juice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Bicarb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I inherited some beautiful china which had gone almost dark brown with ages old smoke. I soaked it in washing powdre, It worked!! Took 2 or 3 goes, mind, but all gilding, and hand painted pattern survived intact:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
