Zippo Went Through the Wash

[winton]

Today, I forgot to check my pockets after an enjoyable smoke break.

Good news! The zippo still has sparks, but I have to let the cotton dry out.

Bad news! My wife insists that I rewash that load of laundry.

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title - Bob

 

[BROBS]

lol..
if the cotton is ruined you can get new cotton and pads for the insert..
or just send it in and they will fix it!
the good thing about a zippo.....

 

[jhowell]

Now it's clean! After the lighter dries out - fill it and use it. Might want to replace the flint - some brands have clay mixed in and will grow if wet. The result can be drilled-out but better safe than sorry...

 

[mikethompson]

This reminds me of the old ashdigger threads where he intentionally put pipes through the elements to see how they would fair.

Good to see the Zippo still works!

 

[diamondback]

Now it's clean! After the lighter dries out - fill it and use it. Might want to replace the flint - some brands have clay mixed in and will grow if wet. The result can be drilled-out but better safe than sorry...

I did not know this! Interesting.

 

[didimauw]

Man I should run mine through the wash....

 

[madox07]

Man I should run mine through the wash....

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I had similar issues with mine ... some q tips and good old rubbing alcohol did the trick. Not 100% new but more than acceptable.