How Do I Remove Smoke Smell From Keycaps?

[metafour]

I just got a set of keys from another member and they have a pretty strong odor of cigarette smoke to them. I'm going to have them sit outside for a while but figured I'd ask here to see if there are some recommended remedies.

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Thanks!

[cactux]

What kind of material (pvt,abs, etc)?
Blanks?

[WhiteFireDragon]

Since it's just caps, try washing it with really hot water with soap. Then wash it again with sodium bicarbonate and let it soak.

[metafour]

I just got a set of keys from another member and they have a pretty strong odor of cigarette smoke to them. I'm going to have them sit outside for a while but figured I'd ask here to see if there are some recommended remedies.

(ABS SP doubleshots)

Thanks!

What kind of material (pvt,abs, etc)?
Blanks?

ABS SP doubleshots

[BiNiaRiS]

You could also try denture tabs.

[fohat.digs]

I use powdered laundry detergent (Charlie's), Biz or Oxi-Clean, and sometimes washing soda. At least the first two, or all together.

The smell should probably not survive a long soak in that, and an afternoon in the sun is bound to help.

Beyond that, look for an enzyme-based odor eliminator, that is almost always effective, but good ones are hard to find outside of industrial scenarios. United Laboratories makes a great one, #455, but individuals can't buy it direct.