Just Bob wrote:
I have been plagued by musty odor and have tried every idea I can come up
with but nothing seems to work. Before I have a bond fire in the back yard
are there any suggestions? I have tried Cedar chips and perfumes but nothing
is effective. I have used bleach and cleaning agents and am now considering
an application of wood stain or varnish but am afraid that other odors will
remain. I would also have to disassemble to get to the spots that are
hidden. Months of none use and airing have also been a waste of time. I have
moved completely out of that old rotting building now and hope there is
still a chance for the furniture. I hope someone has a proven method as I
have many of the disproved ones.



TIA

Bob



I would wipe accessible areas with mild bleach and water solution, wipe
with clear water, let dry, put clear coat of varnish on the bare wood areas.

Wood furniture is very cleanable with water as long as it doesn't soak
or saturate. I have used water with Murphy's Oil Soap many times on
good wood furniture.

Wood and cloth soaks up odors from storage in musty, damp basements and
garages. Doubt it has "caught" anything harmful. Folk lather about
mold and mildew, but spores are everywhere, including the air we
breathe. It grows with plenty of water and "food", and as with any
pest, removing it's food source and living conditions is a good way to
get rid of it.

I've rescued antiques from some pretty horrible conditions and never
failed to be able to clean them up and make them safe and usable.