Comments on: do you have musty drawers?

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 01:44:32 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. That's awesome Rebecca! Thanks for the tips. We appreciate it. gail

By: Carol S

Carol S — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:02:11 +0000

After a good washing with a 50/50 water+vinegar bath, allow the wood to dry, and try spraying or painting with Zinsser shellac. Usually seals in the odors, and even seals the tannins that might bleed through when painting.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:45:06 +0000

I found a steamer trunk that smelled of gasoline and car oil. I left it in the carport and liberally sprinkled baking soda in the drawers and wardrobe compartments. I also crumpled up lots of newspaper and placed them the same areas as the baking soda. I closed it all up and washed the outside with Lysol disinfectant solution. I opened the trunk a few days later and the gasoline smell was fading. I closed it for another week and it was much better. After two weeks it was odorless!!

By: barbandemily

barbandemily — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:53:16 +0000

I’ve just cleaned and then coated the insides with poly. Seems to seal any odour in!
Barb

By: Proper Prim

Proper Prim — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:59:17 +0000

You can find Odo-ban at Sam's club in the restaurant cleaning area. It is a liquid enzyme... works on many surfaces. Great sanitizer and kills e-coli and other nasty germs. It isn't a mask, it actually kills the bacteria and works wonders on musty carpets as well as wood.

Very much like Febreeze but industrial strength. Hope this helps.

By: Proper Prim

Proper Prim — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:44:37 +0000

Gail, coffee grounds work well too. I have an antique ice box that was horrible. I tried all of the above and the coffee grounds did well but not completly… I ended up sanding the inside lightly and sprayed odo-ban so it could penetrate the wood. It does take awhile… I now store all my smelly candles in there and it smells heavenly.

By: Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants

Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:57:18 +0000

I recently found a product at Goodwill that got rid of a horrible smell for me. It was a mesh bag that looks like it’s filled with charcoal. I think there is more to it than that tho. It worked within 24 hours. It was amazing! It cost about 6.00 but was sooooo worth it.

By: Rosemary@villabarnes

Rosemary@villabarnes — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:09:14 +0000

I think I’ve used just about everything over the years. Have not tried Odoban though. I’ve used scented dryer sheets with success. Sometimes, I just clean and seal the interior.

By: Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:04:26 +0000

these are great tips! i hate when you find a piece that is beautiful but smelly!

By: Gail

Gail — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:49:12 +0000

coffee also works…the grounds not a cup.