Getting rid of smoke smell

[chris100575]

I've recently bought a pair of leather boots on eBay. When they arrived I was disappointed to discover that the lady I bought them from is obviously a smoker and they don't half niff! Does anyone know how I can get rid of the pong?

[Dr. Shoe]

I put a pair out in the garden for a few weeks (under cover to keep the worst of the weather off) and that seemed to help.

[at9]

First give them a good clean and polish. Possibly use saddle soap or other leather cleaner on them though some fine leathers might not look quite so good after this. For the insides try bicarbonate of soda. It's sold for deodourising things and I've used it with success on stale smells in cushions and suchlike.

[chris100575]

After a dedicated assault they're much better! I gave the outside a good clean and in the absence of any bicarb opted for blasting the inside with Febreeze. I then left them unzipped on the washing line overnight where they'd catch the wind. The smell is now almost entirely gone, even sticking my nose as far inside as I can and having a good sniff (which felt a bit weird!) it's barely discernable. They're certainly now fresh enough to wear. Thanks for the help, even though they were only £6.50 the smell did rather spoil them.