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Post by Collegehunter00 on Feb 11, 2018 23:45:10 GMT -5
So I bought a pair of Lacrosse Brush Tuff Waders from a guy off of Craigslist. They are in great condition and they fit perfect. I checked it for leaks and tested it in cold water, and I stayed warm and dry. The only problem is that the guy I bought them from was a smoker and the waders smell like smoke. So my question is do any of you guys have any advice on what to do to help with the smell? Any home remedies? Along with what type of maintenance do you all do for your waders to help them keep going season after season?
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Post by duff on Feb 12, 2018 5:04:09 GMT -5
Hang by the boots without direct sunlight. Folded up or thrown in a corner can create isdues as they age. More of a problem with rubber but hanging works great.
The smoke should fade away with time.
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Post by featherduster on Feb 12, 2018 6:02:20 GMT -5
Put a couple dryer sheets in them or place them outside for a few days or wash them down inside and out then dry them with a hair dryer.
All these things should eliminate the smell but I wouldn't get to concerned because in time if worn a lot they will begin to take on an odor of their own.
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Post by scrub-buster on Feb 12, 2018 7:07:26 GMT -5
Febreze?
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 12, 2018 7:57:34 GMT -5
If you know a hunting buddy that has an Ozonics unit you can set that up to deodize the waders..
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Post by nfalls116 on Feb 12, 2018 12:48:24 GMT -5
So I bought a pair of Lacrosse Brush Tuff Waders from a guy off of Craigslist. They are in great condition and they fit perfect. I checked it for leaks and tested it in cold water, and I stayed warm and dry. The only problem is that the guy I bought them from was a smoker and the waders smell like smoke. So my question is do any of you guys have any advice on what to do to help with the smell? Any home remedies? Along with what type of maintenance do you all do for your waders to help them keep going season after season? What are you going to use them for? |
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Post by Collegehunter00 on Feb 12, 2018 16:35:21 GMT -5
I plan to use them for wading through bigger creeks and rivers to get to fishing spots (I go fishing around 3 days a week I am in a fishing club at my high school) then I will use them for hunting come season.
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Post by ms660 on Feb 12, 2018 17:38:27 GMT -5
A couple times using them I would think would get rid of the cig smell. Get in some good old black swamp muck and they will really smell nice.
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Post by nfalls116 on Feb 12, 2018 18:00:51 GMT -5
I plan to use them for wading through bigger creeks and rivers to get to fishing spots (I go fishing around 3 days a week I am in a fishing club at my high school) then I will use them for hunting come season. Well... Dish soap may help but make sure you use a rubber treater afterwards because the soap will take the oils out of the rubber causing them to wear out quicker |
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Post by Collegehunter00 on Mar 5, 2018 21:14:39 GMT -5
Thanks all for the replies. I have been wearing while training my dog and while fishing recently. I used febreze and put drier sheets in them then hung them up in my garage. Can't wait to use to try them out in the field.
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