Waterproof Clothing Wash

[sadlebred]

I stood by a fire pit at the cyclocross race this weekend. Now my jacket smells like smoke. I've been airing it out for a few days, but the smell is still strong. For a waterproof jacket that stinks, can you wash it with detergent and then with Nikwax to restore the waterproofing? Will the detergent harm anything? I haven't washed this jacket before.

[AAM2012]

Is there a tag with washing/drying instructions? I would be afraid if using detergent. Could you try to rinse it in water to see if it takes the smell out?

[Skyesthelimit1212]

This is going to sound very odd, but maybe try Dry Shampoo? It's the kind that comes in a can that you normally spray in your hair to get rid of smoke smell. MAYBE it'll work on fabric??