Post #334550 by ikitnrev on Mon, Sep 24, 2007 7:36 AM

Here are some techniques used to remove odors from books - they might work well with mugs too.

Submerge mug in dry deodorized (unused) cat litter for a week or two in an airtight container (plastic bag or a box sealed with tape).

Instead of cat litter, you could also try using baking soda, or a rag doused with fabric softener (i.e. Febreze) or even lots of crumbled newspaper will absorb some of the odors.

Be warned, that even if the above works, odors will often return when the item becomes wet again, so it might be better to display the mug on a shelf, rather than actually use for drinks.