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Wickerman

(26,028 posts)
Wed Dec 7, 2011, 01:04 AM Dec 2011

try a dryer sheet

I've been told that if you put a dryer sheet (bounce or the like) in an item and set it aside for awhile it will help the smell. We don't use dryer sheets, so I've never tried it but the conversation was between a couple of old antique dealers and they all agreed. I've used Murphy's soap to wipe wood that smelled moldy and it helped.

Good luck.

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