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I purchased a beautiful antique dresser with one problem, old musty smell in drawers. Is there any way to eliminate this odor?
Thank You,
Terry Parrish
AZ/US
Hi Terry
Nice to hear from you.
This smell is always found in old dressers.
Eliminate the problem by mixing 1 cup javex with about 5 cups water and give the drawers a good scrub.
After a good air drying I like to put Downy Fabric Softener sheets in the drawers too.
Good luck
Eileen
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I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
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