I have oak wooden cupboards in my laundry room. There was a fire and a lot of smoke damage which didn't actually damage the cupboards. We were able to clean them perfectly, but a heavy smoke smell is still present. Any ideas as to what I might try next?
We have painted the inside to try and help get rid of the smell. I have used dishes of vinegar and water sitting in the laundry room which has helped reduce the smell, but not get rid of it totally.
Try setting a bowl of charcoal on each shelf for about a week. Charcoal absorbs odor. You may also try bowls of kitty litter that is made from clay.
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12/15/2009
Hi, I would try wadding up newspaper and putting it in the cupboards overnight. Newspaper works in stinky shoes, musty trunks, so it may work in the cupboards. Won't cost you a penny, so it is worth a try. Hope it works, Dorothy
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