Adonick Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 On atari carts? Can you febreeze them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I've had Many carts that smell like ciggaretts, It's really gross. PEOPLE IF YOU SMOKE, DON'T DO IT AROUND THE VIDEO GAMES!! Usually what cures them is being out where the air can move around them freeley, and just let them air out for a month or two. Also, It's VERY good to wash them a bit. Be jentle, You don't want to hurt the label whatsoever! But you wouldn't belive the TAR I can get off of a cart!! Just seeing that, makes it so I don't want to smoke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 For musty smells I put them some baking soda in a bowl and put the carts and the bowl into a sealed box for a day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 For musty smells I put them some baking soda in a bowl and put the carts and the bowl into a sealed box for a day or so. Good idea. I also like to take a Q*tip and some cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 alcohol on the plastic, ~slightly~ soapy, ~slightly~ warm water, very soft cloth on the labels. be gentle witht he lables, but you can scrub the crap outta the plastics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonick Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 I want to be careful with these games as one of them is Bumper Bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Just use rubbing alcohol. It took the cigarette smell out of my 7800 for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonick Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 But what about the label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 like I said, be VERY carefull!!! use a soft cloth, and warm soapy water. and be gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonick Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 I tried febreze on an asteroids label and it seems to be fine if you wipe it off immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 does it get rid of the smell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonick Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 so,so. I think that there is no real immediate fix. The baking soda idea is the best one I can think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 so,so. I think that there is no real immediate fix. The baking soda idea is the best one I can think of. It works pretty well, some carts I've had to leave in the box for days on end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMila75 Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I would try the baking soda option first, as you don't have to worry about messing up the labels by rubbing anything on them directly. I bet that trick works well on musty/smokey books as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolt Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Mail 'em to me. Your room will smell better immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonick Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 Well the febreze worked quite well. I'm also going to do the baking soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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