It’s like it sealed it all in and gave me a fresh canvas to start from. I painted it using this KILZ Multi-Surface Primer and I was seriously ammmmmazed at how well that primer blocked the smell. When I bought this old dresser from Salvation Army last year it had that classic musty smell. This is the one that works best for those really strong odors that just don’t want to go away. Easy peasy for the win and it’s really effective. And it’s so easy to use–just pour some on a clean cloth and wipe the piece down really well. Have you guys heard of Murphy Oil Soap Wood Cleaner? This stuff is the bomb and works wonders for actually cleaning wood and removing funky smells. Vinegar is a great natural cleaner and will do the trick just fine! Or you can also fill a spray bottle with the solution and spray it down, whichever your little heart desires. Just mix water and vinegar together using a 1:1 ratio and thoroughly wipe down your piece of furniture, then allow it to air dry.
White vinegar will work the best, but if you don’t have that on hand you can try apple cider vinegar as well. This is an old-school trick that works well for those really, really funky smells. Use it in the exact same way as the baking soda. You can also try using one of those odor eliminating carpet powders like this one. The baking soda will absorb it up like magic. Probably two if you’re dealing with a more serious smell. Close it up and leave it for at least a week. For example, if you’re working on a dresser you’ll need a bowl in each drawer. The bigger the piece the more baking soda you’ll need. Grab some good old-fashioned baking soda, put it in a bowl and place it in the furniture. This is a really great little trick for lots of yucky smells!Īgain, this one is for more mild to moderate smells. If you have an old dresser just line the drawers with dryer sheets or if it’s a vintage trunk just find a way to stash a few of them inside. It’s not going to take the smell away, but it will certainly mask it. This is the easiest tip of the bunch and it works well if the smell you’re dealing with is about a four out of ten on the yuckiness scale. I’ve got you covered for all levels of stink! Let’s get to it, shall we? These should help whether you’re dealing with something a little stinky or extra stinky.
So today I’ve combined her tips with a few things that have worked for me in the past. I was actually talking to my mom about this the other day and she mentioned a few old-fashioned tricks that work really well to eliminate that musty smell. And no amount of hot, soapy water or time in the sun will even come close to removing it. You know what I’m talking about–the stale, funky nursing home smell that so often accompanies the most beautiful vintage furniture. Well this post is your solution for that problem my friends! Today I have 5 ways to remove that musty smell from old furniture. And let’s be honest–there’s a good chance that furniture probably has a funky smell. I know many of you are thrift store, yard-sale junkies like myself (high-five to that!) and you’re probably always bringing home random pieces of furniture that need some love and TLC.
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