I'd be careful with the ammonia.

I have read other posts saying that cleaning with Windex removed some of the
stenciled labels on the face of the radio. I don't know if plain vinegar
and water may be safer.



"Tony Meloche" wrote in message
...
Daniel J. Morlan wrote:
Was wondering if anyone here has had any experience removing smoker's
odors from a used radio? I won an auction for a Radio Shack DX-398, and
I had originally sold mine to pay some bills. I was ecstatic to have
won, and am STILL ecstatic to have "my" radio back, and here it will STAY
for all time. Just it stinks like it was used for an ashtray. Was
considering putting it in an airtight container with baking soda... (No
baking soda ON the console or anything, mind you... Just sharing a large
container with a cup of it harmlessly to the side.)

Regards,

Daniel

The "sealed in a bag with baking soda" idea can't hurt, and may indeed
help - I would think it would take several days. Before you do that, mix
up a solution of ammonia and warm water. Wring the cloth out
*thoroughly*, and wipe down the radio as well as you can - this will not
hurt it. You may even want to do it twice. If the water turns a faint
yellowish color, you are getting rid of most of the source of smell right
there. Follow that with a fresh solution of baking soda in water.
Remember to always wring the washcloth out very thoroughly. Then, if you
wish, follow up with the baking-soda-in-a-bag idea. The combination
should greatly diminish - if not eliminate completely - the smell. And as
someone else wrote, just plain "time" will help, too.

Tony

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