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On May 17, 1:34 pm, msg wrote:
I remember reading a thread within the last month
regarding explanations
for why some old wooden cases with leatherette (or
leather) fabric coverings
smell (or stink) with a very vile smell. The expression I
remember reading
in the previous thread was "smells like poop". All
attempts to locate this
thread using Google Groups has come up null for me, so I
would appreciate
either a pointer to it or some replies in this thread.
IIRC, one explanation
involved perhaps the use of horse glue which has
deteriorated over time, but
there were other ideas mentioned as well.

I would also appreciate suggestions for remediation of the
foul odor.

Regards,

Michael

Hi
You might try putting a bowl of Clorox in it and close it
up.
It may bleach the insides a little but it is also effective
at
oxidizing smells.
Dwight

My memory is that some plastics will smell very bad
when deteriorating. Rather than Chlorox, which is volitile
and a pretty powerful oxidizer you might try sodium
bicarbonate (Baking Soda). Its a good odor absorber and
certainly works well in refrigerators. Its much less likely
to do additional damage than bleach.


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