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Old 04-06-2010, 12:50 AM
 
Location: Fletcher ,NC
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Okay, so I bought an old wardrobe to refinish....but it smells OLD! How do I get this smell out of the piece? I do not my clothes to have that 'old smell". Any ideas???
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Old 04-06-2010, 07:25 AM
 
Location: Ruidoso, NM
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Put a 50 percent bleach solution (half water/half bleach) in a spray bottle and cover the interior and other hidden surfaces and corners with the spray then allow to dry out before continuing with the refinishing. Additional applications may be required.

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Old 04-06-2010, 08:04 AM
 
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I have had this problem in the past too... place the drawers out in the sun. That will help quite a bit. Also, putting lava rocks in a sock in each drawer will absorb the smell. Put a cachet with your favorite scent in each drawer...
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Old 04-06-2010, 09:12 AM
 
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You don't like that old smell? I LOVE the smell old furniture and houses. Makes my head spin!
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Old 04-06-2010, 09:48 PM
 
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You don't like that old smell? I LOVE the smell old furniture and houses. Makes my head spin!
I do too but not when "YOU" smell like it...
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Old 04-07-2010, 11:20 AM
 
Location: Fletcher ,NC
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I do too but not when "YOU" smell like it...
I agree!!! I don't like to smell old!
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Old 04-08-2010, 12:15 PM
 
Location: Fletcher ,NC
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Put a 50 percent bleach solution (half water/half bleach) in a spray bottle and cover the interior and other hidden surfaces and corners with the spray then allow to dry out before continuing with the refinishing. Additional applications may be required.

Thanks for the advice. But, is there any other way? I am not to fond of bleach.
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Old 04-09-2010, 07:27 PM
 
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Thanks for the advice. But, is there any other way? I am not to fond of bleach.
I wasn't joking about the lava rocks...
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Old 04-09-2010, 09:48 PM
 
Location: Planet Eaarth
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Okay, so I bought an old wardrobe to refinish....but it smells OLD! How do I get this smell out of the piece? I do not my clothes to have that 'old smell". Any ideas???
The safest way to clean old wood without damaging the patina is with "Murphy's Oil Soap" following the directions to the letter. The smell will be gone and the piece will look almost like new.
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Old 04-09-2010, 10:54 PM
 
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You could also put open boxes of Baking Soda or charcoal inside and let them sit for awhile.

The Murphy's Oil Soap method suggested by Tightwad is the best for treating the entire piece.
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