How to get the stink out?

**Chef** · #1 07-29-2007, 01:13 PM

About 18 months ago I bought a used bass cab.
I guess it lived it's previous life in a smoke filled iso room, cause it stinks; bad. I don't like being in the same room with it. I don't like having it in the house....it reeks!
I've replaced the internal insulation, and "Febrezed" the rhino liner exterior multiple times; all to no avail.

Help!!!!

Linkert · #2 07-29-2007, 01:25 PM

Ok this is kinda far of becouse i guess you dont know how to read swedish but il post the link on it so you might find a translator for it.
http://knarkkorven.magiskamolekyler..../jonisator.php
Its a Jonisator that destroys smoke particles in the air

**Chef** · #3 07-29-2007, 03:11 PM

Interesting...might help with the stink in the air, but maybe not specifically the stink on/in the cab...

theshadow2001 · #4 07-29-2007, 03:28 PM

I believe there's things called deionizers or something like that can be used to get rid of the smell. Do a search for smoke or smell or something in basses the thread should be knocking around there somewhere

Bassic83 · #5 07-29-2007, 03:38 PM

The smoke is probably trapped in the cone and possibly the wood itself.

**Chef** · #6 07-29-2007, 04:29 PM

My sniffer tells me it's in the spray on bedliner coating...

lowphatbass · #7 07-29-2007, 10:46 PM

Bedliner stuff is pretty hardy. You should be able to go at it(carefully) with some sort of household cleaner and a moist rag, maybe some antibacterial kitchen or bathroom type stuff? You could always try it on the bottom of the cab first to make sure the surface isn't effected.

Bassic83 · #8 07-30-2007, 05:05 AM

Chef, there is a product called "Odo-Ban" that is sold that will get it out. It's sold in a spray bottle, and I even used it on cat pee, which it removed. It'll possibly take two treatments, and your cab will smell funny for a bit, but it even works on mold and mildew, killing it on contact. Give it a try, it's not all that expensive, I have a gallon bottle of it at home (we have lots of mildew and mold problems in the South!).

**Chef** · #9 07-30-2007, 05:53 AM

Odo-ban? Where does one buy that?
I was gonna try "Clorox Cleanup" next.
The Febreze just made it small like "pretty smoke"...

CraigG · #10 07-30-2007, 06:32 AM

Here's a home concoction that MythBusters tested that apparently works better than anything on the market for getting rid of skunk odor. I suppose if it will neutralize skunk odor it could potentially do the same for your smoke smell...

"A biologist from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture tested the following mixture by dousing a road-kill skunk. The 'fragrant' animal became completely deodorized.

• 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide formula (from a pharmacy)
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1 tsp. liquid soap

eedre · #11 07-30-2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef

About 18 months ago I bought a used bass cab.
I guess it lived it's previous life in a smoke filled iso room, cause it stinks; bad. I don't like being in the same room with it. I don't like having it in the house....it reeks!
I've replaced the internal insulation, and "Febrezed" the rhino liner exterior multiple times; all to no avail.

Help!!!!

I have the same problem with this used tube head I just bought. The second the cooling fan kicks on - this cloud of animal funk comes out the rear grill. It smells like dog and cat filth. Ugh!

(The amp sounds GREAT, however.)

Chunk-O-Funk · #12 07-30-2007, 06:52 PM

Bleach diluted with water.

steve66 · #13 07-30-2007, 07:12 PM

Good old white Vinegar, mix it per instructions apply and let dry. After it dries wipe down with hot water. Still may smell like vinegar but that will disappear.

theshadow2001 · #14 07-30-2007, 07:20 PM

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/la.../proplus.jhtml

Thats what I was talking about. Maybe seal your cab and this thing in a giant bag for a while