wrote:
i bought a nice kenwood vfo 230 and it smell's so strong of
cigarette
smoke it is sicking it is outside any good idea's how to get it
smelling good agn thanks del k9fcm

thanks to all that replyed some good ideas and than others that are
out to just use the space just to say nothing that matters thanks del
k9fcm

Regular scented dishwashing detergent bath is safest for plastic
pieces and makes a good bath for everything.
Citrus cleaners will work faster but may be too harsh. I use a
variety of acid brushes cut down and soft tooth brushes and paint
brushes. I learned all about it with inside telephone systems. I
have had to throw away some mics after immersion.

VFO230 will have fragile plastic, encoder and markings, so very weak
solutions there. Housing should be dipped in a stronger solution and
brushed. Boards will be a problem as anything you do will wash
debris under the chips causing shorts between pins. If you do dip
the boards, it is risky but use clean de-ionized water in the final
rinse.