Always air dry

Whether this is pre- or post-laundering, exposing your movie-themed jacket to air is always a good option. During the day, our bodies bask in all kinds of odors in the city, like exhaust or cooking fumes, and this soaks into the fabric of our jackets.

After machine washing, it's best to dry the freshly washed clothing in sunlight, as ultraviolet rays permeate fabric and kill the odor-causing bacteria. Darker clothing however like the New Tyson sheepskin leather jacket are better aired out in the shade to avoid any fading.

Of course, make sure that your clothesline is clean. In his dos and don’ts of air drying, Bob Vila reminds everyone to check reports on pollen and the weather before hanging clothes out to dry.

Place coffee grounds in the closet

Sometime odors can be stubborn, and this can be a result of where you store your clothing. Among its many uses, coffee is a natural deodorizer as caffeine contains nitrogen. This can even absorb sulfur, a scent that is often considered foul and unbreathable.

Odor control is as simple as filling a clean sock with coffee grounds and hanging it in the back of your closet. You can even use this tip for your refrigerator or garbage disposal.

Use an alternative nicotine product

Just because you look the part doesn’t mean that you have to act like it. There are many famous movie and TV stars who smoked: Kiefer Sutherland, who played Jack Bauer in his iconic leather jacket in 24, was a famous smoker for several decades until quitting in 2020.

Smoking can damage both your health and your clothes, and is a top culprit of long-lasting odors. Switching to a smoke-free alternative can be the solution for both your health and your clothes.
Prilla notes that nicotine pouches have less odor  compared with traditional cigarette products because they contain zero tobacco. This spit and stain-free option has therefore been steadily growing in popularity, and is a great alternative to traditional cigarettes in terms of odor and health.

Use baking soda

Even if you do not smoke yourself, your friends or co-workers may. Secondhand smoke is just as unhealthy and foul-smelling as firsthand smoke. The odor is just as stubborn as well. Family Handyman claims baking soda neutralizes odors by balancing pH levels with pure sodium bicarbonate.

You can add a half cup to a load of laundry and combined with detergent, the chemical reaction presents cleaner and brighter clothes. You can also opt to just sprinkle baking soda in the linings of the jacket and let it sit for a day before brushing, wiping, or vacuuming.

Spray with vinegar

Last is the classic but effective advice to use distilled white vinegar. Simply mix equal parts of vinegar and water and lightly spritz all over your jacket before leaving out to dry. The acetic acid in the vinegar easily bonds with the volatile molecules and when the vinegar evaporates, the odor dissipates like magic as well.


The best part about these tips is that they can sometimes even be used in conjunction with each other. With proper care, foul odors don’t stand a chance, and you're left with fresh-smelling movie-themed jackets for you to cherish and wear with confidence.