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unitelex · 6th Jul 2020, 12:17 pm

As a last ditch before you bin it you could try neat bleach, in a small tub/bucket, not the washing machine.

Use rubber gloves...

BTW a word of caution re: alkaline substances in washing machines... Although the drum is usually stainless steel which is quite resistant to all kinds of substances, there is a structure at the back within the drum called a "spider" which is within the fluid, these are often aluminium die castings and will dissolve in alkaline fluid.

Best Regards
Chris

6th Jul 2020, 12:17 pm	#9
unitelex Hexode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 498	Re: How can I remove the smell of stale cigarette smoke from a handset cord ? As a last ditch before you bin it you could try neat bleach, in a small tub/bucket, not the washing machine. Use rubber gloves... BTW a word of caution re: alkaline substances in washing machines... Although the drum is usually stainless steel which is quite resistant to all kinds of substances, there is a structure at the back within the drum called a "spider" which is within the fluid, these are often aluminium die castings and will dissolve in alkaline fluid. Best Regards Chris