RSMSPORTSGA
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posted on May 10, 2002 06:19:43 PM new
HI...thought some of you folks might have an idea how to remove the old, musty, antique furniture smell???...Thanks for any suggestions!!!
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kiara
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posted on May 10, 2002 07:38:04 PM new
Is this in upholstery or in cabinets? Not sure if this would work but in a cabinet or chest you could put cedar chips in it. Or maybe burn some cone incense in it?
You could also try moth balls but then they kind of stink also. 
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Helenjw
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posted on May 10, 2002 08:48:08 PM new
If any of the furniture is upholstered, it might be a good idea to reupholster in order to eliminate odor which is usually caused by mildew. Cleaning the wood thouroughly will help. Somebody here will probably know a good cleaning solution for antiques.
It helps, of course, to keep the furniture in a well ventilated area with low humitity.
Sometimes the odor can be masked but it will return. I've had that experience with books. 
Good Luck!
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kiara
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posted on May 10, 2002 11:52:24 PM new
Deodorizing Antiques....to remove musty odors from antique cupboards and drawers, take some oil of wintergreen and rub it sparingly on the inside of the item.
When the wintergreen smell disappears, so should the musty odor.
Also more ideas here:
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980212b.cfm
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gravid
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posted on May 11, 2002 05:43:07 AM new
The Detroit method is to put the furniture in a run down house, insure well, and burn the house down.
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Helenjw
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posted on May 11, 2002 07:16:01 AM new
Dirt, Rot and mildew smells. It can't be covered up. Best option is to burn it up. hahaha!!!
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breinhold
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posted on May 11, 2002 11:36:48 AM new
kick granny out
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Helenjw
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posted on May 11, 2002 12:38:03 PM new
What are you suggesting brienhold? You want to tie granny to the bedpost before we light the fire. LOL!!!
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RSMSPORTSGA
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posted on May 11, 2002 03:13:42 PM new
Thanks for the serious reply's....this is a very fine wood furniture piece...a family heirloom ....(the question was not for me but for a friend)...
PLEASE END THIS THREAD
[ edited by RSMSPORTSGA on May 11, 2002 03:14 PM ]
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kiara
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posted on May 11, 2002 03:34:36 PM new
 
[ edited by kiara on May 11, 2002 07:23 PM ]
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Helenjw
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posted on May 11, 2002 03:38:39 PM new
You are very welcome RSMSPORTSGA.
If you are looking for information about a family heirloom, it may be a good idea to check in your yellow pages and find an expert in fine furniture refinishing and restoration.
Let your fingers do the walking.
Helen
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Helenjw
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posted on May 11, 2002 03:40:42 PM new
The thread is ended.
We will be looking forward to your next serious request.
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