[Jewelry making - Article 00421] - Re: [Orchid] Smoke smell

[Foxden Designs]

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    We lost my bead business and our home to a fire 2 1/2 years ago. 
    One thing I found to clean the soot (thus the smell) off of non
    porous beads was denture cleaner.  Works fabulous!  Cheap brands are
    just fine.  Porous items and plastics may not be salvageable. 

    Beware of ozone machines as they will destroy anything elastic or
    rubbery. Ozone also accelerates tarnish.  But they are wonderful for
    removing odors! I assume you get what you pay for.  The unit I have
    was approx $350.  Every day when I go to my office it smells like
    fresh mountain air.  It is wonderful. 

    Plastics will absorb the smell and it is difficult to get out.  One
    thing that I did find that helped with some plastics was to run them
    through the dishwasher.  Small items can be put it a fine mesh
    laundry bag used for washing delicates. 

    Hope this helps your friend.  My heart goes out to her.  We still
    have a large amount of items that are stored in the garage awaiting
    cleaning/salvaging.  It brings back the whole experience each time I
    try to do a load.  I lost both of my cats.  Stuff is just stuff.  We
    were happy to make it out alive as it was 2:30 in the morning. 
    Unplug your space heaters when you are not present please!  Ours was
    turned off, but plugged in. 

Terri Ann Fox
www.foxdendesigns.com

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