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Removing Odors from Dresser Drawers. Removing Odors from Dresser Drawers Darkness, lack of air circulation and being tucked away and out of sight are an ideal environment for odors to develop. Consider the Type of Material Consider the construction of the drawer before starting to clean the wood.
Keep These 3 Things in Mind: Use as little liquid as possible Do not use abrasives to avoid scratching the wood finish Allow the drawers to dry completely after cleaning Getting Started: To prepare for cleaning and deodorizing; Remove all items from the drawer s. If your drawers have liners or paper inserts, remove them before trying to clean them especially if the odor is strong. If the drawer does not have inner liners, first vacuum out crumbs or any debris that has accumulated inside the drawer.
Wipe with a clean, damp, soft cloth. Disinfecting Dresser Drawers Now on to disinfecting. Borax: Borax is a disinfectant, natural deodorizer anti-fungal and insect repellent. Use a clean cotton cloth and dip in the solution.
Make sure to wring out excess water as you want the cloth to be damp NOT wet. This is especially important if you are working on a particle board drawer. Wipe down the whole drawer including sides and bottom. After disinfecting with the borax solution, follow by thoroughly wiping down the drawer using a clean damp cloth and fresh clean water. Dry thoroughly and let air out at least overnight.
Vinegar: It's an acidic, natural deodorizer and absorbs odors by breaking down bacteria. To use vinegar: Mix up a solution of two tablespoons vinegar to one quart of warm water. Use a clean cloth and dampen it with the vinegar solution. Be sure NOT to saturate the cloth especially when using on wooden drawers.
I hope these help, Wendy! Good luck! Thank You, Seriously. The only idea I had was the frabric sheets, but those combined with a few of your great tips will surely do the job.
Thanx again, Stay Safe..? You are so welcome, Kimberley! Hope you have a happy weekend, CoCo. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Should you take the chance or walk away?
Here are 7 tips to help remove smelly odors from old dresser drawers… Start with a Shop Vac, Brush or Broom As soon as I bring a piece of furniture home, I immediately get out the shop vac. So, your cloth should only be slightly damp. Make Your Own Air Freshener Place a small cup filled with borax or baking soda in each drawer and close the drawers. Try a Safe Odor Eliminating Spray After taking the drawers out, use an odor eliminating spray like Febreeze or safe spray of your choice, inside the body of the dresser.
Many blessings, CoCo. Previous Previous. Next Continue. Wipe all unvarnished surfaces inside the drawers. Smell the drawers; if the musty odor hasn't dissipated, wet a sponge with clean water and wipe down the inside of the drawers. Follow up by spraying the drawers with a deodorizer. Coat the drawers with two layers of water-based polyurethane, using a foam brush, if the smell won't go away. Cover bare wood only, not wood that's already been painted or varnished.
Let the drawers dry outdoors or in a room with good ventilation. About the author:. Grainne O'Reilly. See more articles by Grainne O'Reilly. Contribute to this story: Leave a Comment.
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