Tips on removing smell?

[NinaMarie]

I picked up a Cherry Treats from a thrift store that was sealed in a bag with two fakies. She is in really decent condition and her hair is amazing. Only problem is she smells horrible. It's like old lady powder. Even after a bath she smells so strong i can smell her from my highest shelf in my room. Anyone know any tips to try getting rid of the awful old powdery smell?

[hathorcat]

Most of the tips in this thread should help...

http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,292666.0.html

Whether its cigarette smoke or other un-sniffable scents the kitty/cat litter or baking soda or dryer sheet or simple fresh air some combo of the above usually works...

Good luck!

[ponylady]

I have found that Cherry Treats original sweet scent over the years turns into an awful old lady perfume smell.  I have two right now that have always just stunk no matter what I try on them.  I might try the kitty litter thing but I am not sure that would even work on mine.

[Rachel-Eyes]

I just got some smokey ponies from a flea market, so I plan on trying the baking soda technique. There was a thread a few days ago that recommended putting a layer of baking soda at the bottom of some kind of container and then laying a paper towel over it to protect the pony from discoloration. Stand the pony on top and leave closed inside for a few days.

I'm going to try it tonight after I go get some baking soda. It sounds simple enough. The only other time I've ever used a de-stinking technique was on a smokey Sea Pony. I stuffed her full of dryer sheets and wrapped her up in some, then left her in a plastic bag for two days. When I took her out, she stank of smoke AND too-strong dryer sheet. So I'm not particularly keen on the dryer sheet method.

[NinaMarie]

Ah I have not done enough research I see. I had no idea Cherry Treats was a scented pony in the first place. And I had glanced over the cleaning tips thread but missed getting rid of smell tips. I'll try some baking powder or kitty litter and report back. If i can even reduce the strongness of the smell that would be great because she kinda stinks up her corner.

[tulagirl]

I didn't know that pony was scented either, if she is that might be a tough one to solve as it might be in the plastic...deep I mean.

[ponylady]

I didn't know that pony was scented either, if she is that might be a tough one to solve as it might be in the plastic...deep I mean.

Yep, she is a Sweetberry Pony.  There scent matched whatever their symbol or recipe was.

[kittybethy]

I hope you find something that works!