Strong Mothball Smell in Old Chests

RE: Strong Mothball Smell in Old Chests Post By Anna from Maine (Guest Post) (09/16/2006) 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. RE: Strong Mothball Smell in Old Chests Post by starlight2007 (61) | (09/14/2006) Profile | Contact 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. Request: Strong Mothball Smell in Old Chest Post by moderator (763) | (09/13/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact 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) By Norma