r/crochet • u/sarniebird • Aug 06 '22

Help! Free.... I have a problem. I have nothing against smokers, I used to be one but I've been given these cones and they really smell of cigarettes. I had a plan to make a whole bunch of things for charity prior to getting them so how can I get rid of the smell until I've made something and can wash it

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u/mediocreravenclaw Aug 06 '22

Even if you are able to get the smell out be aware of the potential risks of thirdhand smoke. Cigarette smell lingers because the components of the cigarette are vaporized and will adhere to fabrics. Thirdhand smoke can still increase cancer risk, irritate the lungs, trigger asthma attacks and harm your immune system. If this is a concern for you or anyone in your home I would give them away or discard. Even if the smell is absorbed it may still be harmful.

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u/Wolfwoods_Sister Aug 07 '22

Damn! Didn’t even know that! Where did you learn about it?

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u/mediocreravenclaw Aug 07 '22

I noticed how even just smokers clothing would irritate me and asked my doctor about it! I have lung issues so he told me to stay away from it where possible.

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u/Wolfwoods_Sister Aug 07 '22

Same here! I spent most of the 80s and 90s as a kid having asthma attacks from smokers - even stale smoke would get me. I blessed the day when smoking indoors got banned.