# Stinky rubber smell **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [January 21, 2007, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stinky-rubber-smell/388899 "2007-01-21T23:38:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stinky-rubber-smell/388899/1 "2007-01-21T23:38:52Z")
I bought a [DeSantis](http://www.desantisholster.com/n38.html) pocket holster for my Glock 27. It’s a great holster and works well in the inside pocket of a suit coat. I have several pocket holsters of different makes for other pistols I own, but I like this one best. Only problem is, it reeks of a strong rubber smell. The outside of the holster is rubber and has the texture of a tire. But man, it stinks!! Anyone know of anything I can use to get rid of the stench? Petroleum based things are out, as they may damage the holster (and they can stink too). ---
**Author:** ![badkittypriestess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8baadc/32.png) [@badkittypriestess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badkittypriestess)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2007, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stinky-rubber-smell/388899/2 "2007-01-22T02:12:19Z")
If it’s washable in the washing machine try that. If not maybe some woolite and soak it in the sink? Sorry it _stinks_ so bad. Hang it outside for a few days?? I’m outta idea’s. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![scm1001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@scm1001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scm1001)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2007, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stinky-rubber-smell/388899/3 "2007-01-22T23:18:57Z")
mild bleach should help as it will oxidise much of the surface smells. Unfortunately new odours will possibly slowly migrate out again