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QueerDuck

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4. I expect as much... thanks for the word of caution. I just hope it's not cigarette smoke and nicotine.

Reply to Shellback Squid (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 07:05 PM

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The vinyl can be cleaned... but the cardboard and paper will require a month-long treatment in a sealed container with activated carbon granules... OR... a quick treatment with an ozone generator.

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