Yes I'm afraid this is the only way to do it. No I cannot explain it, but
its obvious that there are micropores in most materials and these chemicals
do get deep into materials, even if they appear hard. All I can say is if
you can mask it, do so, but over a year or so, the smell does reduce, of
course it might be that the senses just get used to it. Its a bit like if
you have a dog in the house, you can tell as soon as you walk in, no matter
how clean the house is.
Brian

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On Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:42:00 +0000, T i m wrote:

Whilst this scope and cables is 'better' after the washing, because
it's something you typically use close up, especially the probes, I
really don't want that smell under my nose every time I use it). ;-(

Well probes are not exactly expensive...

As for the USB Scope, perhaps give it a gentle spray or wipe over
with a fabric refresher? SWMBO'd uses Febreze fabric refresher with
reasonable success but on fabrics not hard surfaces. She's not a
great fan of artifical scents so I suspect you can get these
refreshers "sans parfum" or at least with something overpowering.

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