Thunderbow 1 #1 January 13, 2006 I just bought a used canopy that smells like cigarette smoke. Any ideas? I thought of putting it in the dryer on regular (cool) air with a few dryer sheets. Can't jump it now to help because I'm in Michigan and it is nasty out.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 January 13, 2006 I'd let it air out in a room or something like that. I wouldnt trust the machine. Nylon shouldnt hold on to the smell should it?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 January 13, 2006 I don't think the dryer is a good idea. Hang it outside in fresh air. (Out of direct sunlight) You may have to wash and hang dry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenneth21441 0 #4 January 13, 2006 Pat, hello, my fellow michiganer... I am sorry that you came across someones rig that is filled with this stuff. First I would suggest a good solid wash in warm water for a few hours. Using some liguid detergent (no bleach)...of course remove the reserve and main...etc.. just the harness/ container...no ADD... id say after two or three washes and rinses. the smell should be down graded. let dry out of direct sunlight. a dark room with fan help.... Do not place in the cloths dryer.. On the Main / reserve not much I can say here. Just have a rigger inspect it before April when the Dz's open back up...... I hope that this assist you and if I can be of any help please feel free to contact me... thanks, Ken,.Kenneth Potter FAA Senior Parachute Rigger Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA) FFL Gunsmith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NelKel 0 #5 January 13, 2006 Hang it outside in fresh air. You may have to wash and hang dry. <<<<<< Would Fabreez type products damage the webbing or courdura? Also can the use products like Schotchguard harm the container?_________________________________________ Someone dies, someone says how stupid, someone says it was avoidable, someone says how to avoid it, someone calls them an idiot, someone proposes rule chan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #6 January 13, 2006 QuoteI don't think the dryer is a good idea. Hang it outside in fresh air. You may have to wash and hang dry. Modify to say "hang in fresh air, not in sunlight..." -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbow 1 #7 January 13, 2006 Looks like about all I can do now is what I am doing which is hanging it in the garage with a fan blowing on it. I only have the canopy to deal with. Hey Ken - I grew up and lived in Sturgis most of my life. Used to jump in Coldwater years ago. Mostly jumped at Dennis Johnson's (RIP) place in Gobels. Thanks to all for interest in my dilemma.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lord, let me be the person my dog thinks I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinghonu 0 #8 January 13, 2006 QuoteLooks like about all I can do now is what I am doing which is hanging it in the garage with a fan blowing on it. I only have the canopy to deal with. Good luck with that. That's what I did too and the only way I finally got rid of the smell was when I sold the canopy . DAMN cigarette smoke! Don't people know that shit can kill you!?!? Oh yeah, any humidity whatsoever revives that wonderful smell again "Excuse me while I kiss the sky..." - Jimi Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 January 13, 2006 QuoteLooks like about all I can do now is what I am doing which is hanging it in the garage with a fan blowing on it. I only have the canopy to deal with. Hey Ken - I grew up and lived in Sturgis most of my life. Used to jump in Coldwater years ago. Mostly jumped at Dennis Johnson's (RIP) place in Gobels. Thanks to all for interest in my dilemma. ___________________________________ I would do just what you are doing. I would not try washing it. It may take a few days but, what you are doing is about the best way. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floats18 0 #10 January 14, 2006 Hey, My Dad grew up in Sturgis- My great grandpa started the lonespruce feed mill on fawn river road. We still go swimming and skiing on Klinger lake... which is the coolest name for a lake, ever. Woo HOO backwoods MI--- and give them wings so they may fly free forever DiverDriver in Training Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectracide 0 #11 January 14, 2006 Hey masterrig, I have the same question as one of the other guys. Will Frebreeze cause any harm to a canopy or container? ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #12 January 14, 2006 Sell it. Contact the manufacturer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #13 January 14, 2006 Just jump the stink out of it!~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #14 January 14, 2006 hehehehahahahah Yep! Jump the stink out of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #15 January 14, 2006 There is 'some' alchohol in Febreze but, the amount should have no ill effects on Nylon. The other ingredients are 'inert'. The alchohol could cause the material to become 'dry' 'crisp'. If, the weather were warmer where he is, I'd say jump the smell out of it. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #16 January 14, 2006 A few 12k' hop n pops should sort that! I know what you mean though, I hate that smell! Must be frustrating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #17 January 14, 2006 That would definately, work! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #18 January 14, 2006 QuoteI just bought a used canopy that smells like cigarette smoke. Any ideas? I thought of putting it in the dryer on regular (cool) air with a few dryer sheets. Can't jump it now to help because I'm in Michigan and it is nasty out. just jump it - I would not put anything on it. Either that or take up smoking.... rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #19 January 14, 2006 Loosely pack it in a trash bag with some cedar chips and let it sit a week... Nothing in cedar chips that will hurt anything When it works, give me creditGet in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #20 January 14, 2006 Hmm. Cedar chips smell great too. Do you think the cedar chips absorb smells as well, like baking soda does in a fridge? Have you really tried that? Cedar chips would overpower the smoke smell i'd think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #21 January 14, 2006 QuoteHmm. Cedar chips smell great too. Do you think the cedar chips absorb smells as well, like baking soda does in a fridge? Have you really tried that? Cedar chips would overpower the smoke smell i'd think. I don't think cedar chips absorb the smells so much as they would cover them up... if you go with cedar I'd recommend aromatic cedar, I believe it's also called spanish cedar (been a while since I worked with it so I could be mistaken)....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #22 January 14, 2006 Ya , your right about spanish cedar, very aromatic. I'd think the cedar smell would cover up the smoke smell too. Not necessarily remove the smell from canopy. Smoke tar really sticks to things. Hell, maybe enough smoke tar on canopy would make an F111 canopy like ZP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #23 January 15, 2006 QuoteYa , your right about spanish cedar, very aromatic. I'd think the cedar smell would cover up the smoke smell too. Not necessarily remove the smell from canopy. Smoke tar really sticks to things. Hell, maybe enough smoke tar on canopy would make an F111 canopy like ZP! You might have to look around for some spanish cedar.... 'regular' cedar just doesn't work as well so going to home depot or lowes won't help...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteS 0 #24 January 15, 2006 You might try baby powder and then a vacuum cleaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #25 January 15, 2006 All those sweet=smelling perfumes only help a little to mask the stench. Better to hang it in a breezy hangar for a few days, just keep it out of direct sunlight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
