I have 3 antique chests that I inherited. Each one had at least 3 bags of mothballs that had nearly disinigrated over about 60 years of storing things in them. How do I get rid of the strong mothballs smell? My daughter is an asthmatic as well.
I have excellent results with removing odors from different things by putting fresh coffee grounds (right from the bag or can) put into a shallow dish and let set for a week, may have to stir up coffee and let set longer or even get fresh and put in, may take some time but I think it will work. I hate moth balls, am allergic to them so know how how they can effect your daughter.
Put several plates of Arm and Hammer in it, and close the lid for a week. Open your chest, empty plates and replace with New A & H (yellow box). Try 2-3 times. Hope this is helpfull, Sherry.
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Archived on 09/13/2006
I have an old chest with a strong mothball smell. I have tried sunshine, Odorxit, and any other thing I could think of but it still smells. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Alex from Kentucky
Answers:
RE: Strong Mothball Smell in Old Chest
Have you tried baking soda? Also I have heard that potting soil will absorb odors. (10/07/2004)
By Marti
RE: Strong Mothball Smell in Old Chest
Have you tried any of the following: crushed newspapers, coffee grounds and/or a few sheets of fabric softener. All of the above have removed odors from various "stinky" things which I have jumped to purchase before smelling them. (10/08/2004)
