How do you get cigarette smoke out of neoprene?

Question

I bought some webbed finger neoprene swimming gloves new in the package and unused by someone, but apparently the previous owner was a smoker and the neoprene's sucked the smell in.

So far I've tried scrubbing them with hand soap and soaking them in a bowl of water with dish soap. I can't get the smell out, any suggestions?

Answer 1

Try soaking them in a solution of baking soda. Be careful not to soak in anything for too long and rinse well.

Answer 2

You can soak them in white vinegar, borax or baking soda and water or put them in a box with activated charcoal for a few days. All will remove the smell.