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Wickerman

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5. try a dryer sheet

Reply to Vinca (Reply #3)

Wed Dec 7, 2011, 01:04 AM

Dec 2011

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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This forum is a must have. Vinca Dec 2011 #3

try a dryer sheet Wickerman Dec 2011 #5

The dryer sheet should help. badhair77 Dec 2011 #8

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Me too. Although it's slow I check in sufrommich Dec 2011 #6

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