Lost in the links . . . Odors

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dancingdresses

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H'lo again, all . . .

I know we've had myriad discussions here on cleaning tips and I thought (fer shure) I would find a tip on the resource links for getting rid of a "musty" odor.
But can't find it, if it's there . . . :(

I have some cardboard boxes that retain a bit of a musty odor from storage and thought I had seen tips for purse interiors that might work just as well for boxes . . but no luck on the links.

Any suggestions from those-in-the-know?
TIA
C
 
Hollis will be teaching a workshop starting sunday all about caring for vintage garments. be sure to check it out! I think a lot of tips like that are anecdotal/learn as you go and there is not the one perfect way....i can think of a few..but i am sure hollis would be more definitive.

I have used baking soda because it does not harm...

Thanks for reminding me, i can't let the c/s workshop end by not talking about odors...not from the care but the c/s perspective ...
 
Nothing is better than newspapers or newsprint crumbled up and placed in the box, handbag, etc. After a couple of days, remove the old ones and put in new ones. It works!!

I just listened to a show about cleaning your refrigerator and getting rid of odors. She also suggested crumpling up brown paper bags and placing in the drawers. A quick fix was putting several cotton balls in a little bowl and sprinkling with vanilla extract, orange or one of your choice. She also said to put activated charcoal in a clean sock (leave open) and place in back of frig. (This is the charcoal you get at a pet store like for aquarium use. Not the kind to cook with.)

Off topic, but I will continue on the frig thing. Said a good thing to clean between that narrow space between the frig and the counter, is to get a yardstick and cover with an old hose or stocking. Gets those dust bunnies underneath, too!

And one more tip. If you think your fridge is not closing tight enough, put a flashlight inside turned on at night with all the lights out. If you see light along the edges, then you don't have a tight lip.

Sorry to steal your thread. :P but I did answer part of your question!
 
(((Carolyne))) so nice to see you! :)

Yes, I would check out Hollis' workshop in a couple of weeks - I'm sure there will be more cleaning tips than Heloise could even muster up!
 
Thank ewe, ladies! :)

I will try the newpaper, for now . . . quick and readily available.

Somebody really has to get Deb's sense of humor under control.
:)
I notice, that - past a certain point - one gets the moniker of "Posting Freak" like Chris did.
:D

And I'll keep on the lookout for more tips, in case the newsprint isn't adequate.

Thanks again -
C
 
Whoa you're right Chris!! Time flies!!

Oh and I changed the ids for posting Carolyne - to something more "fashion" appropriate! Those posting freak ones were the ones that came normally - they weren't Debs sense of humor!! LoL!
 
Good to see you Carolyne! :)

As it is boxes you want to de-odour - maybe try filling them with some cat litter? Don't know how long you'd have to leave them, but I've seen this tip mentioned quite often.
 
Good God!!!.......Moi??? ............a "Trendsetter"!!!!???!!!!

Where's that 'hysterical' smilie gone!

LOL :D
 
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