New Humidor - Problem

[Puff]

I just bought another humidor (my wife is still shaking her head). It's a large cabinet and I'm excited to have the extra space. The problem is, being that I bought it from someone locally, it smells of smoke inside the humidor. I couldn't detect this when looking at it (before purchasing) because the guy's house smelled of smoke. I'm certainly not going to put any of my cigars in this humi until I get rid of the smoke. Therefore, that gets to my question... what is the best way to get rid of the cigar smell?

Since it's now sitting inside my house, I haven't wanted to try to air it out because if the downstairs of our house starts smelling like cigar smoke my wife will get on my a$$. Therefore, I'm thinking about taking it out to the garage, opening the door and just letting it breathe for a week or so. Any other thoughts?

[Demuths1770]

activated charcoal, baking soda, or airing it out

[Puff]

Charcoal... very interesting. Hadn't thought of that one.

[DataJockey]

Maybe Febreze unscented? Would KL absorb the odor?

[Demuths1770]

Charcoal... very interesting. Hadn't thought of that one.

its used in all kinds of filtration and i have heard of people using it to remove the plastic smell for a tupperdor

[piperdown]

Charcoal (activate carbon) from a pet supply store with fish works wells.
Old newspapers crinkled up also work as does baking soda.

Since baking soda is so cheap just buy a whole bunch, grab some cookie sheets, spread the baking soda on them and place in the cabinet. If that doesn't do the trick you'll have to air it out for a while.

[AlanS]

Remember it's not Smoke it's Idiot repellant! Enjoy

[AlanS]

Airing out = drying out. I think I'd open it dust it out and wipe down all interior surfaces w/distilled water. Just a clean damp cloth. Then air it out a couple days. But you'll need to season it again after its been aired out. Enjoy

[Puff]

I'm stilling wondering how the heck the humidor got as smoky as it has. The guy must have curled up inside the humi while smoking his cigars. Why anyone would want their humidor smelling like this is beyond me. I absolutely love the nice smell of Spanish cedar mixed with a collection of fine cigars. At any rate, I appreciate the suggestions. I'm moving it out to the garage in the next day or two to start the process. I'll follow up later to let you know what worked.

[AlanS]

Rock Salt draws odors too! Put it in a tray or bowl put it in close the doors and check the next day.