removing BAD smell

orange · 26 December 2009, 00:37

oki, a bit offtopic..

how do you remove bad smell from devices (such as Amiga) that had spent a lot of time in basement (or worse)?

I tried alcohol and various other stuff, like leaving it outside in wind, but it didn't help much.

PS.
to me this is bigger issue than infamous 'yellowing'

s2325 · 26 December 2009, 00:47

Bad smell? I think it's not possible, it must be something other. I have some old hardware and it's odorless (also 2xAmiga).

FOL · 26 December 2009, 01:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

Bad smell? I think it's not possible, it must be something other. I have some old hardware and it's odorless (also 2xAmiga).

Lots of things can cause electronics to smell. 1 example is smoking, another could be a stale smell from being left in a damp garage.

Loedown · 26 December 2009, 02:36

Time, I have a number of items from a deceased friend of mine, he was a heavy smoker and they stank, but time here has cured them of their smell.

Drop all the plastics into vinegar and water, let them soak for awhile, then if there were any mould spores or alike, they would be killed off.

It's just a suggestion, it may work, it may not.

Paul

Anemos · 26 December 2009, 11:40

alcohol can be destroy the synthesis of plastics,paints,or varnish.
You can clean it with water and soft soap (like baby shampoo).
Now for inside,metals and electronics you can clean it with a contact spray for electronics and a soft brass.
Other way to remove "Odors" is the "Charcoal Air Filters" but must be put the "item" on the filter box system ,or you can make by your self a simple case - box with hard paper as you big want,item must be stay there 1 or more day.

jmmijo · 26 December 2009, 20:08

Yeah time is pretty much it, you can do the trick with the filter box that Anemos suggested as this will hasten the probable mold spore smells that have accumulated on these devices.

Predseda · 26 December 2009, 20:20

I LIKE that smell

Paul_s · 26 December 2009, 23:50

Fabreeze
Haddock

cosmicfrog · 27 December 2009, 10:47

its a kipper man, now what was the question again, oh time heals all .....

26 December 2009, 00:37	#1
orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belgrade Posts: 567	removing BAD smell oki, a bit offtopic.. how do you remove bad smell from devices (such as Amiga) that had spent a lot of time in basement (or worse)? I tried alcohol and various other stuff, like leaving it outside in wind, but it didn't help much. PS. to me this is bigger issue than infamous 'yellowing'

26 December 2009, 11:40	#5
Anemos 70X7 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ἑλλάς Posts: 1,078	alcohol can be destroy the synthesis of plastics,paints,or varnish. You can clean it with water and soft soap (like baby shampoo). Now for inside,metals and electronics you can clean it with a contact spray for electronics and a soft brass. Other way to remove "Odors" is the "Charcoal Air Filters" but must be put the "item" on the filter box system ,or you can make by your self a simple case - box with hard paper as you big want,item must be stay there 1 or more day. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Anemos; 26 December 2009 at 11:51.

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26 December 2009, 00:47	#2
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Bad smell? I think it's not possible, it must be something other. I have some old hardware and it's odorless (also 2xAmiga).

26 December 2009, 02:36	#4
Loedown Precious & fragile things Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,946	Time, I have a number of items from a deceased friend of mine, he was a heavy smoker and they stank, but time here has cured them of their smell. Drop all the plastics into vinegar and water, let them soak for awhile, then if there were any mould spores or alike, they would be killed off. It's just a suggestion, it may work, it may not. Paul

26 December 2009, 20:08	#6
jmmijo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PDX Age: 62 Posts: 2,395	Yeah time is pretty much it, you can do the trick with the filter box that Anemos suggested as this will hasten the probable mold spore smells that have accumulated on these devices.

26 December 2009, 20:20	#7
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	I LIKE that smell

26 December 2009, 23:50	#8
Paul_s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amigaville Age: 46 Posts: 3,334	Fabreeze Haddock

27 December 2009, 10:47	#9
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	its a kipper man, now what was the question again, oh time heals all .....

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