[Elecraft] OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

If the PCBs are bare, you can wash them in alcohol or even with soap and 
water.  Even if some components are mounted, that may still be a 
solution - but do *not* wash them if there are components like relays, 
inductors, switches, control pots, and other similar components already 
mounted - if the cleaning solution has any chance of staying inside a 
component, then do not try that approach.

A day or two in an area containing lots of Ozone will effectively 
neutralize odors, so if you have a local company that does smoke damage 
cleanup, they might be willing to help you.

73,
Don W3FPR

john shadle wrote:
> I have a kit which I picked up from a ham who must've been quite a smoker.
> I was wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to eradicate the
> cigarette smell from the parts. Luckily, lots of stuff was still in
> plastic bags...but the PCBs were not. :-(
>
> Thanks.
> -john W4PAH
>
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