Last month I bought a dresser for my guest bedroom. It was cheapish, particle board. My guests were here for 4 days. They had to wash their clothes everyday because of the horrible smell in the drawers. I tried vinegar, baking soda, borax, charcoal, and putting them outside. Nothing works.
Please help!
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There is a product called Nok-Out. You have to saturate the particle board. Compare the price to what you paid for the dresser to see if it is worth it to you.
Hi,
I would mix 1 tablespoon of white vinegar into teo cups of water. Then I would wipe the drawers and surfaces with this solution. Leave until dry. The rag should be wet with the vinegar water solution but not dripping wet. This should take care of the smell.
----Robyn
Did you buy it new? If so, it may be formaldehyde, which is almost impossible to remove. You can try letting them sit out in the sun on a warm, dry day (for a few days), but I have never had luck with this. You may want to return it to the store and ask for a refund. Perhaps if enough people fuss, they will stop using this on furniture. Good luck!! Post back what you decide/learn!
my first impression is that it is in fact either formaldehyde, or that the glue inherent in the particle board at some point rotted out and gives off an offensive smell.
I have heard this happening with indoor paint where either the pigment or the fluid rots and stinks everything up
a third option is that it did develop rot or mould inside the particle board part itself
either way your only option is to throw the piece of furniture in the garbage or try to get your money back
If this is worth it to you to spend $35.00 or so, you can rent an ozinator machine at one of the local equipment rental places. Put the piece of furniture in a closet or small room, like a bathroom (that you won't need to use for 12 or more hrs), with the ozinator overnight. NOTE: this will kill any animals or plants, so do NOT leave any in the same room. It's simple. Put the machine (it's small) in the room, turn it on, shut the door and put a towel along the bottom of the bathroom, or closet door. The next day, open the door BUT DO NOT GO IN immediately. Wait a few minutes to turn off the machine, then wait a few more minutes to enter and do anything else.
When contaminants such as odors, bacteria or viruses make contact with ozone, they are destroyed completely by oxidation. In so doing, that extra atom of oxygen is consumed and there is nothing left...no odor...no bacteria...no extra atom, only oxygen. Ozone reverts back to oxygen after it is used.
This is an excellent tool to rid a house of dog or cat urine, or any other obnoxious smell.
Embarrassing I'm sure but hopefully your guest understood about the problem.
I would say to return it if possible (even if you had to put it together) because I do not believe you can remedy this - no matter what is causing the "smell".
If you cannot return it then maybe you have someplace that can accommodate the odor and still be useful - just not in your house.
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