Scented Pinecones?!?!?

[Verve]

So I'm having a bit of an issue with these really pretty scented pinecones I purchased the other day...their smell is way too strong.

I tried to google ways to get the scent out of scented pinecones but found nothing

Any ideas on how to de-scent a pinecone?

 

[TheUnforeseen]

You could try sprinkling some baking soda on the pinecone and leaving it sit on it at least 24 or 48 hours then wash/wipe it off. Baking soda is common for getting rid of odors.

 

[Verve]

I had thought about washing them but I'm really afraid they'll break apart.

 

[Miss Spaulding]

Wrap them in newspaper?... Besides that, I really don't know. But wow, the scent is really that strong? That's pretty ridiculous.

 

[Verve]

I decided to soak them in a bucket outside for 30 minutes and gently remove each one.
They are drying in the sun. I took photos in case it works to make a tutorial.
I can't be the only person who has picked up something in the craft aisle that has a really strong scent. The water I removed them from was an orangey brown and my hands reek.
So I really hope it worked.

I'll try the newspaper trick if this doesn't work.

 

[m.a.r.X]

I decided to soak them in a bucket outside for 30 minutes and gently remove each one.
They are drying in the sun. I took photos in case it works to make a tutorial.
I can't be the only person who has picked up something in the craft aisle that has a really strong scent. The water I removed them from was an orangey brown and my hands reek.
So I really hope it worked.

I'll try the newspaper trick if this doesn't work.

That should do it, I guess !

 

[Verve]

It toned down the scent a bit.
Not sure yet if they really did tone down.
I guess I have to wait for the next person to come home to ask.

 

[m.a.r.X]

Then try Benzene thinner. I'm sure that it would work

 

[Verve]

Then try Benzene thinner. I'm sure that it would work

Well, the pinecones still have a very strong smell. I had just gotten used to it.

 

[explodingboy]

put them further away.

Otherwise something like UHU will help mask the smell.

 

[Verve]

put them further away.

Otherwise something like UHU will help mask the smell.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Sadly the whole further away thing doesn't really work since they are supposed to be decor for the tables. Not looking to mask the smell...a skunk would mask the smell.

Looking to get rid of it. I still can't believe a bath didn't work.

 

[Squeakers]

You could try sticking them in a jar with some newspaper or baking soda.

Other than that, the way we air out some smelly candles would be to keep them outside on our porch for a few days.

 

[gracefullamb]

Place some baking soda or odor control kitty litter in a zip-lock bag and then put the pine cones in it and seal the bag. Leave them in there for a few days. This is what I do with used books that came from a smokers house. It gets rid of all the stench of cigarette smoke, but it has to stay in the bag for a few days to a week for it to work.

 

[PinkSweetart]

I would suggest soaking them in baking soda. And I mean really letting them soak. That's how the scent got on there in the first place.
At least that's how I make scented pine cones. I soak them in fragrance for several days and then let them dry.

So I figure soaking them in baking soda (or any other odor neutralizer) should help ease out the smell.