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Does anybody smell smoke?

Greetings everyone,
I just received a used Audioquest Sub 3 cable that was purchased on Ebay. When I opened the package I discovered that the cable has a very strong odor of cigarette smoke.

Any advice on how to get rid of or lessen the odor without hurting the cable? If possible, I would like to solve the problem without returning the item.

Thanks in advance.
headshrinker2
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mofimadness
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I had this happen before. I placed the cables in a large, sealable hefty bag with a new open box of Arm and Hammer baking soda. The baking absorbed the odor right out of the cables. Took a couple of days.
phillykid
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Try 50/50 mix of vinegar and water applied with a rag or sponge, use newspaper to wipe off.
tim_j_thomas
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If the above responses don't work and there is still a faint smell, try unused coffee grounds.

Coffee grounds are often used to get smoke smell out of cars. It more masks the smell than removes it, but is far more pleasant!
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glory
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Send it back and be done with it.
jgiacalo
446 posts
 
Stick it in a box of Kitty Litter for a week and see if that helps.
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