Post #334553 by Martiki-bird on Mon, Sep 24, 2007 7:48 AM

If the smells don't come out using the suggested methods, you can try soaking them overnight in a baking soda bath.I used this method to clean a ton of ceramic/ chalkware, etc. which came out of a heavy smoker's home.

Step 1: fill the skunky mugs with hot water from the tap and let sit for about 10 minutes(this warms up the ceramic to prevent cracking.)
Step 2: Fill a stock pot halfway full of water, heat to almost boiling, remove it from the heat, stir in 1/2 cup baking soda & stir intil dissolved.
Step 3: Dump the tap water, and submerge the mugs in the solution overnight.

FYI: this also works on plastic food containers and mason jars that have been used for steeping herbs in alcohol or vinegar. Hope this helps!