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Dave Moll · 6th Jul 2020, 8:53 am

I'm surprised that the washing machine didn't do the trick. What detergent did you use?

I recently had a telephone line cord that I was on the verge of ditching as it was so caked with grot that it had lost its flexibility. I thought there was nothing to lose by sticking it in with the wash - and was pleasantly surprised that it came out almost as good as new. Incidentally, this was using Ecover washing powder.

6th Jul 2020, 8:53 am	#4
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: How can I remove the smell of stale cigarette smoke from a handset cord ? I'm surprised that the washing machine didn't do the trick. What detergent did you use? I recently had a telephone line cord that I was on the verge of ditching as it was so caked with grot that it had lost its flexibility. I thought there was nothing to lose by sticking it in with the wash - and was pleasantly surprised that it came out almost as good as new. Incidentally, this was using Ecover washing powder. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)