On Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:52:32 -0400, "Rob McConachie"
wrote:

Greetings!

Recently, my parents gave my wife and I a dresser for our new baby.
However, when the drawers are opened, they smell musty and my wife is
reluctant to put baby clothes in it as it smells.

If it were not for the fact that my dad refinished this dresser for me when
I was a baby, I would get rid of it. But, because it has sentimental value,
I can not.

The dresser is hard rock maple with a (most likely) varnish finish on it.
The inside of the drawers are plain, unfinished wood of an unknown type.

So, if you have any *real* suggestions on how to get the musty smell out of
the dresser, I would appreciate it.

thanks!

Rob



Place the drawers outside in full sun for several hours. Avoid
putting the drawers on damp ground or grass as this may cause them to
warp or crack. If the drawers still stink, you can use a spit coat
of shellac on the inside.

Another idea is to put a bowl of vinegar inside each drawer for a day.
Be careful not to spill the vinegar.